All Bird and Conservation News

Why Some Birds Molt Faster Than Others
August 07, 2017 — Every year birds replace wing feathers crucial for flight, but how long this process takes can vary.
To Remember What Americans Can Achieve Working Together, Look to Utah’s Sagebrush Country
August 03, 2017 — In Box Elder County, incredible progress is being made to restore sagebrush habitat and protect the Greater Sage-Grouse on private and public lands. But the review of federal sage-grouse conservation plans has some nervous.
Why There Are No Ospreys at the Hog Island Nest Cam
July 31, 2017 — The Great Horned Owl didn't come back, but another intruder caused Rachel, Steve, and their surviving chick to move in a hurry: wasps.
American Oystercatcher by Stefen Reed
July 31, 2017 — Location: 3740 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
New Research Further Proves Native Plants Offer More Bugs for Birds
July 27, 2017 — The study found that oaks and other native trees deliver a major chunk of the Carolina Chickadee’s insect-intensive diet.
50 Years Later, America’s Breeding Bird Survey Keeps Delivering New Insights
July 27, 2017 — To celebrate the count’s 50th anniversary, a set of newly published papers show how valuable the project's volunteer-driven dataset is to conservation.
Success! Piping Plovers Nested in Pennsylvania for the First Time in 60 Years
July 24, 2017 — The two nests were the result of years of conservation work along the shores of Lake Erie by Audubon Pennsylvania and its partners.
How the Swallow-tailed Kite Soars With Such Grace
July 24, 2017 — The sleek raptor appears to slide through the sky without ever having to flap its wings.
These Birds Like to Wear Makeup
July 21, 2017 — Only a handful of species in the world exhibit a rare behavior that researchers call 'avian cosmetics.' Why, though, isn't always clear.
Watch: Female Hog Island Osprey Defends Remaining Chick From Great Horned Owl
July 21, 2017 — Having already lost two chicks to the raptor, Rachel has been remaining close to the nest and on high alert in a fascinating display of adaptation.