Conservation

Where Have All the Purple Martins Gone?
December 10, 2014 — A new video helps us follow the flight of 500,000 disappeared birds.
Rethinking the Endangered Species List
November 12, 2014 — Some threatened species may never earn "endangered" status. Here's why that may be a good thing.
Birders Flock to the Land of Many Lakes
November 05, 2014 — The head of Michigan Audubon is turning birding into a serious business.
Walking With Penguins
May 09, 2014 — With her shepherd’s crook made of rebar, researcher “Hurricane Dee” Boersma still rules—and Argentina’s Magellanic penguins still follow.
A New Day for the Nēnē
March 25, 2014 — Once lost, now found: the Hawaiian goose is rediscovered on Oahu.
African Elephants Innately Understand Pointing
October 17, 2013 — After their first year, baby elephants are smarter than chimpanzees
A Crazy Idea to Bring Back Atlantic Puffins Is a Success
August 28, 2013 — Ornithologist Steve Kress’s once-controversial methods are the gold standard for saving seabirds around the world.
From the Archives: Aldo Leopold's ‘Odyssey'
June 12, 2013 — The journey of a single atom paints a compelling portrait of the web of life.
Night Lights May Affect Urban Birds
June 03, 2013 — Birds exposed to artificial light in cities get an early start to mating season.
Why Do Birds Matter?
March 06, 2013 — From authors to ornithologists, avian enthusiasts share their thoughts.