Bird and Conservation News

Cracking the Code on Egg Coloration
June 15, 2015 — Just two pigments account for the remarkable spectrum of bird eggshell hue and patterns.
Cracking the Safe
June 15, 2015 — A woodpecker's tongue is a powerful force against tree bark.
Double Trouble
June 15, 2015 — Two Ospreys chicks are out of their shells and are ready to eat, eat, and eat some more.
Behind the Scenes of the World’s Largest Bird Wing Collection
June 12, 2015 — One wing at a time, a Seattle museum builds a record of avian biodiversity.
And the Winner Is . . .
June 11, 2015 — More than 200,000 people cast their vote so that Great Britain could finally claim its national bird.
Mouse Off
June 10, 2015 — In a feature for Outdoor America, Ted Williams breaks down the passionate debate over how to manage a rogue rodent situation.
Spying on Puffins
June 09, 2015 — The coast of Maine is alive with seabirds—see for yourself.
The Sounds of Hungry Owlets
June 05, 2015 — Baby Great Horned Owls can grow as big as their parents, with a noisy appetite to boot.
Battling Shell’s Claim to the Arctic
June 05, 2015 — Audubon and a league of conservation groups are taking their fight against drilling in the Chukchi Sea to court.
A Very Presidential Red-tailed Hawk
June 03, 2015 — A bold bird settles in at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.