Science

September 29, 2020 — Many birds, such as owls and woodpeckers, thrive in forest habitats created after fire. But the hotter, bigger, more destructive megafires out West might be too much even for them.

September 28, 2020 — Researchers hope new studies of these widespread birds will reveal their movements—and tip us off to disease outbreaks and other threats.

September 25, 2020 — An early spring may sound lovely after a long winter, but can be disastrous for wildlife.

September 25, 2020 — Hurricanes don't affect all birds in the same way, but a changing climate that makes storms more intense pose serious threats

September 25, 2020 — When it comes to droughts, the costs of climate change are too high for both birds and people.

September 23, 2020 — On land and sea, birds are at risk when the temperature spikes

September 22, 2020 — Climate change is a major driver of increasingly severe storms that threaten North American birds.

September 21, 2020 — While wildfires are natural parts of many landscapes in North America, today's megafires pose new challenges to birds and people.

September 11, 2020 — Big burns are natural, but climate change could make especially destructive fire seasons the new normal.

September 4, 2020 — The loss of a species should always capture our attention, but it need not always demand our grief.