All Bird and Conservation News

How a Tern Broke the Record for the Longest Known Migration
June 28, 2016 — Researchers call the bird’s journey of 60,000 miles an “underestimate” of how far it actually flew.
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The Chance Heroism of the Tampa Bay Duckling Savior
June 24, 2016 — A man who went viral for “rescuing” ducklings at an amusement park may not have needed to intervene at all.
Birds in the News
Who Wins in a Fight Between Bluebirds and Swallows?
June 23, 2016 — Mountain Bluebirds could have a hard time defending their homes if climate change speeds up the arrival of their nest rivals.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Why Permits to Kill Eagles Shouldn’t Last Three Decades
June 22, 2016 — The government wants to increase the number and timeline for accidental eagle deaths—but it doesn't even know if the birds can sustain those losses.
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Life as a Castaway on an Island Owned by Seabirds
June 21, 2016 — Now in its 43rd year, Project Puffin rages on with the help of some very dedicated volunteers and interns.
Conservation
What Goes On in the Mind of an Invasive Species?
June 17, 2016 — An Aesopian experiment may clue us in to how adaptable the Great-tailed Grackle truly is.
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Beach Bodies Gone Wrong
June 16, 2016 — Last week brought a string of Piping Plover deaths in Connecticut. Here's how to keep that from happening again.
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Orange Gull Found (and Cleaned) After Falling Into Curry
June 15, 2016 — A dangerously delicious disaster is averted, thanks to the quick actions of wildlife rescuers.
Birds in the News
Bald Eagle and Canada Goose Throw Down in Epic Battle
June 10, 2016 — We may never get to see Obama and Trudeau duke it out, so this is our next best option.
Birds in the News
Barn Owls See a Housing Boom in Walla Walla, Washington
June 10, 2016 — Birders, inmates, winemakers, and farmers are installing nest boxes to boost bird-powered rodent control.
Audubon Climate Heroes