All Bird and Conservation News

A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
As American Kestrels Mysteriously Decline, Researchers Look to Their Migration for Clues
November 20, 2020 — We still don't know a lot about the migration of North America's smallest falcon, but these scientists are using tracking technology that will help inform their conservation.
How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
November 20, 2020 — Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
Washington's Wildfires Put the State's Sage-Grouse Population at High Risk
November 12, 2020 — The habitat destruction was so severe that biologists have recommended uplisting the species from threatened to endangered in the state.
What Biden's Presidential Win Means for Birds and the Environment
November 09, 2020 — Climate and conservation activists see opportunities for the president-elect to make major progress beginning on day one.
The Public Gets Just Two Weeks to Weigh In on Seismic Testing in the Arctic Refuge
October 30, 2020 — The proposed survey—preparation for oil drilling—would damage permafrost, threaten species, and leave lasting tracks in the tundra.
For Arianna Punzalan, Protecting California Condors is Close to the Heart
October 30, 2020 — It wasn’t always Punzalan's dream to study California Condors, but now her research is being used to protect the species and help properly site wind farms across her home state.
Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie
October 29, 2020 — Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America’s grasslands.
Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years
October 27, 2020 — Reflecting on the “gruesome and overwhelming” day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
Western Cormorants Face 'Collapse' Under a Government Plan, Scientists Warn
October 26, 2020 — A federal proposal to manage fishery conflicts by killing more fish-eating Double-crested Cormorants is built on deeply flawed data, experts say.