All Bird and Conservation News

Hybrid Chickadees Are Terrible at Memory Games
April 03, 2018 — An evolutionary kink from crossbreeding might affect the birds' ability to survive in harsh conditions.
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Why Do Birds Rest on One Leg?
April 02, 2018 — Their feet get cold, too!
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Celebrating Sagebrush: The West's Most Important Native Plant
March 30, 2018 — Covering 165 million acres across 14 states, sagebrush country is home to more wildlife—and people—than you might realize.
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Why Nancy Chen Is Mapping the Family Tree of Florida Scrub-Jays
March 29, 2018 — Understanding the bird's genetic diversity could yield insights about how best to protect it and other threatened species.
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Northern Pintails fly over the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah.
Important Bird Areas are Important to All
March 27, 2018 — Protecting habitat is not only for birds and wildlife, but for all life.
Saline Lakes News
How Carol McIntyre Became a Rock Star Among Raptor Biologists
March 26, 2018 — After 30 years of studying Alaska's Golden Eagles, McIntyre's work has proven vital for understanding the raptors and where they live.
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How Brown Pelicans Dive After Fish Without Breaking Their Necks
March 26, 2018 — The hefty coastal birds engulf fish as they plunge into the water from 60 feet up—all while avoiding injury.
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How to Help Owls and Other Raptors After Snowstorms
March 23, 2018 — Birds can often appear distressed during the winter. Not all need to be rescued, but when they do, call a pro.
Birds in the News
Audubon Spotlight: Desiree Loggins Is Building a Diverse Coalition by the Border
March 22, 2018 — As a regional network manager working in the Southwest, Loggins unites communities to fight against a wall that would harm birds and people.
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Audubon Spotlight: Victoria Vazquez Is Future-Proofing the Texas Coast
March 21, 2018 — More rookery islands in Matagorda Bay means better protection against storm surges—and lots of homes for roosting and breeding birds.
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