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Lost at Sea: Starving Birds in a Warming World
March 01, 2015 — The Pacific Coast saw record numbers of dead Cassin’s Auklets this winter. We dive in to see what went wrong.
Big Oil's Best-Kept Secret
March 01, 2015 — To keep itself off the Toxics Release Inventory, the fossil fuel industry might have a new trick up its sleeve—putting state attorneys general on the payroll.
6 Birds You Didn't Know Were City People
February 25, 2015 — Pigeons aren't the only birds that shack up in North American cities.
A Weaverbird at Work
February 25, 2015 — Douglas Steakley catches a Weaver in the upside-down act.
Nicaragua Canal Project Met With Continued Opposition
February 24, 2015 — Despite public outcry and no environmental assessment, construction continues on the waterway scheduled to slice the country in two.
Birding the Iron Curtain
February 24, 2015 — In a long read, Phil McKenna retraces the steps of two young birders who connected despite geopolitical (and literal) obstacles.
Shell Could Drill in the Chukchi This Summer
February 24, 2015 — A recent environmental impact statement warns of the dangers but doesn’t forbid drilling in the Arctic sea.
Win a Copy of "Four Fields"
February 20, 2015 — Read an excerpt from Tim Dee's newest book, and enter for a chance to win.
Pullman National Park
An Old Chicago Neighborhood Is Now a New National Monument
February 19, 2015 — The South Side’s historic Pullman neighborhood, home to a community-run bird sanctuary, will become Chicago’s first national park.
Day 47: I'm Birding in the Rain
February 17, 2015 — Luckily the birds don’t seem to mind the damp weather.