News

Body of Evidence: How the White Pelican Spreads Oil
June 26, 2015 — The Brown Pelican became the symbol of the BP oil spill, but the White Pelican is offering clues to its lasting stain on bird populations.
New York’s Fresh Kills Landfill Gets an Epic Facelift
June 26, 2015 — The biggest garbage dump on the planet once contained 150 million tons of reeking trash. No more.
Restoration
Warmer World, Bigger Beaks
June 26, 2015 — Researchers in Australia have discovered a potential link between climate change and one of birds’ most vital organs.
The Monk Parakeet: A Jailbird Who Made Good
June 26, 2015
The Sketch
One Remote Island's Battle Against Acid-Spewing Ants
June 26, 2015 — At the world’s remotest nesting colony, the Crazy Ant Strike Team beats back its seabird-killing enemy with spray guns, poison... and cat food.
Duke Energy: Looking for Payback
June 26, 2015 — Two years after getting prosecuted under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the energy giant takes aim at the law itself.
Advocacy
The First Boreal Bird Count
June 24, 2015 — A new study sheds light on the population statuses of 14 hard-to-reach species.
Conservation
The EPA Takes Carbon Emissions Into Its Own Hands
June 19, 2015 — An overhaul on truck efficiency, a court victory, and a proposed aviation rule are the latest developments in Obama’s plan to fight climate change.
Climate Solutions
Pope Francis Takes on Climate Change
June 18, 2015 — The Catholic leader urges his followers—and all humans—to acknowledge and fight global warming.
Faith & Climate
How to Make a Bird-Friendly Sanctuary
June 17, 2015 — Create a native plant garden for birds at your place of worship.
Native Plants