All Bird and Conservation News

Going the Distance: 5 Champion Migrators
April 15, 2015 — From a tiny bird that makes an epic trek to mileage measured in trips to the moon, these are impressive birds.
Untying the Knot
April 14, 2015 — These male swans needed rescuing—from themselves.
Table for Two
April 13, 2015 — The discovery of Brown Jays foraging on a sloth’s hairy coat raises questions about the animals’ relationship.
An Offset Program for Sage Grouse
April 10, 2015 — Buy a credit, save a sage-grouse. But some remain skeptical about the emerging market.
The Corps, the Cormorants, and the Cull
April 09, 2015 — One cormorant’s plea to stop the slaughter.
BP’s Sleight of Hand
April 07, 2015 — A BP-authored report claiming that the Gulf has recovered is inaccurate and insulting—here’s why.
How Climate Change Threatens Hummingbirds
April 07, 2015 — By 2080, four species of hummingbirds will likely be forced north thanks to warming temperatures.
How to Get Hummingbirds to Come to Your City
April 07, 2015 — A makeshift green space can serve as a rest stop for these tiny travelers.
Are Early Blooms Putting Hummingbirds at Risk?
April 07, 2015 — Audubon’s chief scientist talks migration, climate change, and what you can do to help.
Conservation Mismatch
April 07, 2015 — New research shows that some of the least-protected regions in the United States are home to some of the most vulnerable species.