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Devastating Photos of the Santa Barbara Oil Spill
May 26, 2015 — After a pipeline rupture last week, tens of thousands of gallons of oil leaked in the Pacific. See how it's affecting local habitat.
Researchers Dupe Birds Into Thinking They’ve Been Duped
May 26, 2015 — Robins can identify a parasitic cowbird egg, even when it’s 3-D printed to perfection.
The History and Evolution of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
May 22, 2015 — The law has already saved billions of birds’ lives. Here’s how it’s accomplished so much in its 100-year history.
How to Protect Birds from 21st Century Threats
May 22, 2015 — There are already some easy ways to help keep birds safe.
Santa Barbara Oil Spill Hits the Coast
May 21, 2015 — The tens of thousands of gallons of crude leaked into the Pacific could be devastating to the ecosystem and surrounding wildlife.
Gone Silent
May 20, 2015 — A writer and birder reflects on the quiet moments spent outside with his autistic daughter.
Tracking Birds’ Migration Paths, Online
May 20, 2015 — H is for Hawk author Helen McDonald writes about our relatively newfound ability to track animals’ migrations. Here’s how you can follow along.
The Bipartisan Partnership Behind the Bird-Safe Building Act
May 18, 2015 — The Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act was just introduced—here’s what the Republican and Democratic co-sponsors have to say about it.
Global Big Day, By the Numbers
May 15, 2015 — Cornell’s push to add species to its online bird database is a massive success.
This Week in Ornithology: Domed Nests, Flaky Prairie-Chickens, and More
May 14, 2015 — Science shorts based on recently published research.