All Bird and Conservation News

New Federal Water Rules Ditch Protections for Wetlands and Small Streams
January 23, 2020 — Despite scientific pushback, the Trump administration's updated regulations loosen oversight on millions of miles of waterways.
Cookies, Honey, Tangerines, Manure—These Birds Have Some Strange Scents
January 23, 2020 — There's still a lot scientists don't know about odor in the avian world, but this much is clear: Some species really smell.
Fish Are on the Legislative Menu at a Recent Congressional Hearing
January 16, 2020 — A House Natural Resources subcommittee discussed bills this week to protect fish and seabirds from climate change and overfishing.
Prioritizing Water Security for Arizona’s Birds and People
January 15, 2020 — A policy preview of the 2020 legislative session.
Priorizando la seguridad del agua para las aves y las personas de Arizona
January 15, 2020 — Un avance de la política de la sesión legislativa del año 2020.
No, 5G Radio Waves Do Not Kill Birds
January 14, 2020 — Here's the truth behind a Facebook falsehood spreading across the internet.
Snow Caves Keep Ptargimans Cozy on Cold Winter Nights
January 13, 2020 — When temperatures plummet, some northern birds create burrows to take advantage of snow's natural insulation.
Some Wisconsin Birds Are Already Moving to Canada Due to Climate Change
January 10, 2020 — The state's newest bird atlas shows species shifting northward over the past 20 years—a pattern that is being seen nationwide, experts say.
The Atlantic’s First Marine National Monument Holds Up in Court
January 09, 2020 — The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts will continue to provide safe wintering grounds for Atlantic Puffins.
Environmental Impact Gets No Real Consideration Under New Proposed Rule
January 09, 2020 — Public oversight and transparency—the statute’s core purpose—will be gutted in 50 year old environmental law.