All Bird and Conservation News

Genes Play a Big Role in Songbirds' Travel Plans
July 29, 2016 — New research shows that Swainson's Thrushes use a "genetic map" to pick their migration routes.
The Osprey Nation Wants You
July 28, 2016 — A dedicated Osprey fan base is collecting valuable ecological data across Connecticut.
What’s Got Bird Beaks in a Twist?
July 27, 2016 — Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.
Today’s Forecast: A Red-Tailed Hawk With a Major Chance of Cuteness
July 27, 2016 — A curious young raptor discovers a news camera in Nebraska.
The Secret Superpower of Birds, Revealed
July 27, 2016 — Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.
High Mercury Levels Pose Another Setback for Arctic Birds
July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.
How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?
July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.
Making a Home in the Strangest of Places
July 20, 2016 — A pair of Great Lakes Piping Plovers is nesting successfully—on an Illinois Superfund site.
Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive
July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.
Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts
July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.