Reimagining the Purple Gallinule
February 29, 2016 —
Olimpia Zagnoli's bird has plenty of style—both on and off the page.
News
How Two Old Pipelines Put the Great Lakes (and its Birds) at Risk
February 29, 2016 —
Environmentalists' worry over a decades-old oil pipeline running under Michigan's water has inspired them to keep closer tabs on local wildlife.
The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 —
These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Birdist Rule #1: Spread the Birding Gospel to the Masses
February 24, 2016 —
In a new column, Nick Lund (aka The Birdist) explains why you should bird proudly.
Watch a Cuddly Baby Penguin Struggle to Survive in its Chilly Home
February 23, 2016 —
A new PBS show, airing tomorrow night, tracks the dramatic first months of a young Emperor Penguin’s life—from birth on the ice, to a brave seaward migration.
Saving the Colorado River, One Wave at a Time
February 23, 2016 —
Years of negotiations finally resulted in a much-needed pulse of water to help restore the wildlife along the river’s path.
How a Civil Rights Activist is Fighting Climate Change
February 19, 2016 —
Kathy Egland is taking on Big Coal to protect people and the environment.
Seattle's Biggest Airport Has an Uber for Its Raptors
February 16, 2016 —
A special shuttle service for hawks keeps them out of danger—while protecting planes and passengers.
Three Crucial Desert Regions in California Gain Monument Status
February 12, 2016 —
Leveraging the Antiquities Act, President Obama sets aside 1.8 million acres of desert habitat, protecting them from mining and other development.
Where Do Maine's Atlantic Puffins Go for the Winter?
February 12, 2016 —
Audubon scientists tracked breeding puffins from Maine to finally learn where they pass the colder months—in a maze of underwater canyons and mountains southeast of Massachusetts.
