All Bird and Conservation News

Osprey Pair Rachel and Steve Lose Chick to Owl—Again
July 11, 2018 — [UPDATED] A Great Horned Owl attack on the Hog Island nest follows two such raids last year. Since the incident, steps have been taken to deter the predator.
Using less and paying more. A conundrum it seems, until you dig a little deeper
July 09, 2018 — Doing nothing about the Colorado River’s decline is too risky
What Do Baseball Players and Shrikes Have In Common?
July 09, 2018 — Research shows that this predator's mask might serve the same purpose as the eye black athletes wear.
See and Hear the Ruffed Grouse's Haunting Air Drumming
July 02, 2018 — How the birds produce their unusual thrumming was a long-time mystery, solved only with the advent of wildlife cinematography.
Unveiling the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 02, 2018 — Celebrating the Centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with Striking Bird Photography
Connecting the Dots: From DCP and Lake Mead to Protecting Flowing Rivers and Habitat
June 28, 2018 — Why birders and wildlife advocates should care about Lake Mead
People Keep Shooting Long-Billed Curlews in Southwest Idaho
June 28, 2018 — A shot mother is the latest in a string of poaching deaths, now considered the greatest threat on what was once the species' densest nesting grounds.
Seal Island, Maine: Atlantic Puffin Burrow Webcam
June 27, 2018 — Get an intimate view inside a puffin burrow—and even glimpse a young puffling while you're at it.
What Happens When Birds Invade Stores?
June 27, 2018 — To deal with feathered squatters like doves and sparrows, businesses turn to rescue and removal experts.
Swamp Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Tune for Centuries
June 26, 2018 — By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.