Bird and Conservation News

Candidates Are Promising to End Federal Oil and Gas Leasing. But Can They?
December 17, 2019 — The answers aren’t clear, and neither are the politics.
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Those Pigeons Wearing Cowboy Hats? They're No Laughing Matter.
December 17, 2019 — While the internet got a kick out of the latest meme, Mariah Hillman rushed to the scene to save the birds from danger or even death.
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A Whooping Crane's Killer Got Off Easy, Frustrating Conservationists
December 16, 2019 — The Louisiana man will face no jail time and no fine after shooting one of the most endangered birds in the world.
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Top Wins for Birds in 2019: Policy
December 12, 2019 — We secured victories for and defended birds in state houses and the U.S. Capitol
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New York City Passes a Landmark Bill to Make More Buildings Bird-Friendly
December 10, 2019 — By a vote of 43-3, the City Council approved that all new construction must use materials that prevent avian fatalities.
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The 119th Christmas Bird Count Summary
December 09, 2019 — Audubon's Geoff LeBaron breaks down what happened on the most recent Christmas Bird Count.
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Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
December 09, 2019 — David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
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North American Birds Are Shrinking, Likely a Result of the Warming Climate
December 04, 2019 — A new study found significant declines in bird body sizes after analyzing decades of data collected by Chicago’s Field Museum.
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I've Seen the Many Wonders of Arctic Alaska. We Must Keep Our Protected Areas Free From Drilling.
December 04, 2019 — The administration's push to drill for oil in the Arctic Refuge and Teshekpuk Lake, places set aside explicitly to protect wildlife, puts us all at risk, biologist Jeff Fair writes.
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How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
December 02, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
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