All Bird and Conservation News

Nuthatches Take Up Nannying When There’s a Shortage of Mates
March 28, 2019 — A forest experiment in Florida reveals what drives male Brown-headed Nuthatches to care for other couples’ chicks.
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With Habitat Protections Officially Lifted, What’s Next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
March 27, 2019 — More lawsuits are coming, and a long-threatened listing under the Endangered Species Act is once again a real possibility.
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At This Alabama Middle School, the Birds Belong to Everyone
March 26, 2019 — An outdoor classroom in Birmingham strives to bring students, nature, and environmental justice together.
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How Flexible Water Management could Benefit both People and Birds
March 26, 2019 — Exploring a water banking system that works for Utah.
Western Water News
Hummingbird Flight Is Like Nothing Else in the Bird World
March 25, 2019 — These talented fliers can hover, whiz forward and backward, and come to a complete stop in an instant.
Podcast
Amid Contradiction and Controversy, Plans Proceed for Arctic Refuge Lease Sale
March 20, 2019 — Interior Department says it will sell oil leases this year without new seismic data and despite concerns of Alaska Natives and conservationists.
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Do You Know What a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Sounds Like?
March 18, 2019 — A surprisingly good mimic, this teensy bird has a squeaky song that samples several other species.
Podcast
Listen to Tom Cade Recall Key Moments in the Effort to Save the Peregrine Falcon
March 15, 2019 — Cade, who died in February, founded the Peregrine Fund and was pivotal to the re-establishment of the species in the United States.
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How to Make Hummingbird Nectar
March 15, 2019 — In a few easy steps, you can bring these nectar-loving birds to your feeder.
Bird Feeding and Care
How Audubon Uses Drones and Artificial Intelligence to Protect Birds and the Coast
March 14, 2019 — With a grant from Microsoft’s AI for Earth program, Audubon expands its abilities to remote sensing.
Audubon in Action