Birds in the News

Officials Shocked as More Bald Eagles Turn Up Dead in the Northeast
March 25, 2016 — A killing spree has now hit Delaware—leaving five dead eagles in its wake.
Why Turkeys And Other Birds Make Great Therapy Animals
March 23, 2016 — The woman who made headlines after bringing her pet turkey on a plane shares her side of the story.
How Pigeons Are Drawing Attention To Air Pollution
March 22, 2016 — Birds wearing tiny backpacks helped launch an ongoing campaign for cleaner air in London.
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What One Bottle’s Extreme Journey Proves About Pollution
March 22, 2016 — An artist tossed message-filled bottles into the sea to find out how litter from New York hurts seabirds across the world.
Watch Bald Eagles Feast on a Fish Free-for-All
March 18, 2016 — A finalist for a National Geographic short film competition provides a glorious view of these predators.
Bracket: What’s The Best Bird-Named Sports Team? We Have a Winner
March 18, 2016 — In honor of March Madness, we’re letting our readers decide which avian mascot is most loved (and most accurate).
No New Drilling Off the U.S. Atlantic Coast; Arctic Still in the Crosshairs
March 15, 2016 — The Obama administration’s new lease plans take some opposition into account, but 13 sites in the Arctic and the Gulf are open for oil and gas leases.
How A 60-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Still Hurting Birds Today
March 15, 2016 — Oil from the S.S. Jacob Luckenbach has killed over 50,000 birds . . . and four of them died just this winter.
What Do the Birds and the Bees Have to Do With Global Food Supply?
March 10, 2016 — A new report from the United Nations suggests that the loss of certain pollinating species could threaten the planet’s food supply.
Birdist Rule #72: It’s Okay to Dislike Some Birds
March 09, 2016 — You don’t have to love every species. Here are some good candidates for your less-than-favorite birds.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding