All Bird and Conservation News

How to Spot Snowy Owls in NYC
February 20, 2015 — For the second year in a row, people are reporting sightings of the Arctic bird in NYC. Here’s where to find them.
Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 — U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
PBS Newshour Zooms in on Piping Plover Efforts
February 18, 2015 — Audubon scientists are banding Piping Plovers as they winter in the Bahamas to learn more about this tiny endangered bird.
Battle Prep for Birds
February 17, 2015 — Marines training to operate 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles are creating new habitat for endangered birds.
The Bird-brained Idea Behind Japan's Owl Cafés
February 17, 2015 — You might think it's a hoot, but ordering cute owls with your coffee is bad for the birds.
What Does the GBBC Have to Do With Climate Change?
February 13, 2015 — You don’t have to be a bird expert to help our feathered friends fight climate change. Here’s why.
The Sage-Grouse Initiative Scores $200 Million
February 13, 2015 — The public-private partnership to save the Greater Sage-Grouse gets a big boost.
See No Evil
February 12, 2015 — Drones? What drones? New research shows that birds, unlike people, are unfazed by flying machines.
Two Vultures Winter in Portland
February 11, 2015 — These juvenile birds couldn’t fly south for the winter, so the Audubon Society of Portland put them up for the season.
What’s Killing California’s Native Pigeons?
February 11, 2015 — A vicious parasite has felled thousands of birds. Here’s how you can help prevent its spread.