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Despite Recovery Plan, the U.K.'s Imperiled Hen Harrier Is Still in Serious Trouble
August 29, 2016 — Continued killings by hunting estates and perceived government inaction have conservationists looking for tougher regulations to save the bird.
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Why Some Puffin Colonies Thrived and One Barely Survived This Summer
August 25, 2016 — Baby puffins in the Gulf of Maine faced drastically different fates this breeding season when warmer ocean waters caused a shortfall in fish.
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The Wild Way Scientists Hope to Save Darwin's Finches from Parasitic Flies
August 23, 2016 — To battle the bloodthirsty larvae decimating the Galapagos Islands' song birds, researchers are looking to take a long shot.
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The Saltmarsh Sparrow Is Creeping Dangerously Close to Extinction
August 23, 2016 — The bird’s survival hinges on the ocean, but rising waters and shrinking habitat are causing populations to plummet—with no clear solutions.
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Think You Have a Bird-Friendly Backyard? Think Again.
August 18, 2016 — Birdfeeders and trees help birds, but they also increase the likelihood of deadly window impacts. Here’s how to make your yard truly bird friendly.
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The Surprising Way Marine Mammals Are Poisoning California Condors
August 17, 2016 — More than 40 years after being banned, DDT has reared its ugly head again.
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New Clues Point to When Dinosaurs Began Reproducing Like Modern Birds
August 15, 2016 — A recent study identifies the Mesozoic Era as the time when the reproductive biology of modern birds began to take shape.
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Birdist Rule #39: How to Tell Friends and Family That You’re a Birder
August 11, 2016 — Falling fast and hard for birding can leave some people feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Don't be.
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding