All Bird and Conservation News

To Remember What Americans Can Achieve Working Together, Look to Utah’s Sagebrush Country
August 03, 2017 — In Box Elder County, incredible progress is being made to restore sagebrush habitat and protect the Greater Sage-Grouse on private and public lands. But the review of federal sage-grouse conservation plans has some nervous.
Why There Are No Ospreys at the Hog Island Nest Cam
July 31, 2017 — The Great Horned Owl didn't come back, but another intruder caused Rachel, Steve, and their surviving chick to move in a hurry: wasps.
American Oystercatcher by Stefen Reed
July 31, 2017 — Location: 3740 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
New Research Further Proves Native Plants Offer More Bugs for Birds
July 27, 2017 — The study found that oaks and other native trees deliver a major chunk of the Carolina Chickadee’s insect-intensive diet.
50 Years Later, America’s Breeding Bird Survey Keeps Delivering New Insights
July 27, 2017 — To celebrate the count’s 50th anniversary, a set of newly published papers show how valuable the project's volunteer-driven dataset is to conservation.
Success! Piping Plovers Nested in Pennsylvania for the First Time in 60 Years
July 24, 2017 — The two nests were the result of years of conservation work along the shores of Lake Erie by Audubon Pennsylvania and its partners.
How the Swallow-tailed Kite Soars With Such Grace
July 24, 2017 — The sleek raptor appears to slide through the sky without ever having to flap its wings.
These Birds Like to Wear Makeup
July 21, 2017 — Only a handful of species in the world exhibit a rare behavior that researchers call 'avian cosmetics.' Why, though, isn't always clear.
Watch: Female Hog Island Osprey Defends Remaining Chick From Great Horned Owl
July 21, 2017 — Having already lost two chicks to the raptor, Rachel has been remaining close to the nest and on high alert in a fascinating display of adaptation.
Seal Island, Maine: Atlantic Puffin Ledge Webcam
July 20, 2017 — You'll see more than Atlantic Puffins if you spend some time with this webcam.