All Bird and Conservation News

New Diving-Petrel Species Lives on One Island and Is Already Critically Endangered
July 20, 2018 — A single colony of 150 birds somehow survived introduced rats, the scourge of New Zealand's birds. Now the race is on to save them from sea level rise.
A Nature Summer Camp Aims to Make Young Refugees and Immigrants Feel at Home in Idaho
July 19, 2018 — The two-week New Roots program introduces teens to the flora and fauna of the Rockies, and answers a question oft-asked by new arrivals: Are there lions in the Boise foothills?
[UPDATED] Veterans, Department of Defense Oppose Sage-Grouse Rider on National Defense Authorization Act
July 18, 2018 — The NDAA provision claims that for the good of our military three species should be excluded from being designated as endangered.
A Wave of Bird Alarm Calls Can Travel at 100 Miles Per Hour
July 16, 2018 — By working together, birds of many species alert others of predators long before they arrive.
Close up photo of a Greater Sage-Grouse.
Congress Considers Major Bills this Month Impacting Key Audubon Priorities
July 14, 2018
As MBTA Turns 100, Audubon Defends the Law in Court and in Congress
July 14, 2018
Great Horned Owl Takes Another Chick From Hog Island Osprey Nest
July 12, 2018 — Four nights after the first attack, the owl returned to Steve and Rachel’s nest despite the recent addition of lights as a deterrent.
Osprey Pair Rachel and Steve Lose Chick to Owl—Again
July 11, 2018 — [UPDATED] A Great Horned Owl attack on the Hog Island nest follows two such raids last year. Since the incident, steps have been taken to deter the predator.
Using less and paying more. A conundrum it seems, until you dig a little deeper
July 09, 2018 — Doing nothing about the Colorado River’s decline is too risky
What Do Baseball Players and Shrikes Have In Common?
July 09, 2018 — Research shows that this predator's mask might serve the same purpose as the eye black athletes wear.