All Bird and Conservation News

Will New Mexico Lose Its Last Wild River?
November 06, 2015 — As the deadline for the Gila River diversion project looms, locals are taking action to save a critical ecosystem.
The Best Writing from Audubon's Owl Expert
November 05, 2015 — Audubon's contributing editor Scott Weidensaul was honored yesterday for his environmental journalism. Here's some of his best work.
Where Crows Go at Night
November 04, 2015 — What are those giant flocks in the trees up to?
Birds Flee in the Face of Fracking
October 29, 2015 — In North Dakota, several species are responding to the recent natural gas boom by moving far away from active wells.
5 Ways the IUCN Red List Is Changing for Birds
October 29, 2015 — Forty species are faring worse on the list, but the forecast isn't all gloomy.
3 Ways Teamwork Helps Birds Survive California's Drought
October 26, 2015 — Faced with parched habitat, conservationists are creating managed wetlands for migrating birds. All it takes is collaboration...and data from outer space.
Condor Chick Has Two Mommies
October 22, 2015 — After the chick’s father died, a second female condor stepped up to help raise the baby. Watch the progressive family’s first few months in this time-lapse video.
Hitnes Runs into Herons in New Orleans
October 16, 2015 — As the muralist continues around the southern United States, herons have been a constant.
Pumpkin Bird Feeder Makes a Happy Harvest For Birds
October 15, 2015 — Provide a seasonal feast for the birds in your area with this DIY activity.
Quiz: Identify Raptors in Flight
October 15, 2015 — Test and hone your ID skills with this raptor puzzle.