All Bird and Conservation News

More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests
September 06, 2017 — The amount of plastic trash ending up in the birds' nests appears to be increasing—with dangerous and deadly results.
The Bar-tailed Godwit’s Annual Migration Is Utterly Astounding
September 01, 2017 — The birds fly nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand every fall. But disappearing tidal flats threaten their return journey.
The Story of Harvey, a Cooper’s Hawk Rescued in Houston During the Hurricane
August 31, 2017 — After seeking shelter in a taxicab, the bird was eventually taken in by a Houston wildlife rehab center preparing for an influx of injured animals.
Meet Nine, a Fledgling Albatross That Could One Day Help Save Her Species
August 29, 2017 — The teenage years aren't easy for young Laysan Albatross as they awkwardly grow into flight feathers. This is the third story in our series about efforts to create a new albatross colony in Hawaii, one egg at a time.
Peregrine Falcon by Damien Mitchell
August 28, 2017 — Location: 752 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10031
The Great Seabird Migration Has Begun
August 28, 2017 — Far out over the ocean, millions upon millions of seabirds are heading south for the winter.
The Common Raven Boom in the Rugged West Isn't Necessarily a Good Thing
August 25, 2017 — The raven population has ballooned over past decades, upsetting ecosystems and endangering wildlife. To check the ravenous birds, conservationists are cleaning up trash and shooting lasers.
Honeyeaters Steal Fur from Sleeping Koalas for Their Nests
August 23, 2017 — Even more surprising: the snoozing marsupials don't seem to mind.
Why Only Certain Birds Can Drink Nectar
August 21, 2017 — The sugary food source might give some species an adaptive advantage.
American Avocets
Saline Lakes and Great Salt Lake in the News
August 18, 2017 — Your guide to the latest news from Audubon's Saline Lakes program