All Bird and Conservation News

Six Tips for Photographing Birds from Boats
June 05, 2018 — For stunning shots of alcids and other ocean-loving species, get in their element.
How Thrushes Produce Those Ethereal, Flute-Like Songs
June 04, 2018 — Mastery of an extra voice box is the secret to their haunting harmonies.
The Fate of the Salton Sea Is in Our Hands
June 01, 2018 — Now that Prop 68 has passed, the Salton Sea gets $200 million to help safeguard the health of people and birds. But that’s just the first step.
Have You Ever Heard a Sandpiper Sing?
May 29, 2018 — The name "sandpiper" actually comes from the voices of these birds, which are surprisingly musical. Listen.
How Makeshift Stereos Could Help an Endangered Warbler Find a New Home
May 25, 2018 — A unique experiment aims to lure Kirtland's Warblers to habitat hundreds of miles away from their typical haunts. It's working better than expected.
The Gray Jay Will Officially Be Called the Canada Jay Again
May 25, 2018 — And as it turns out, the bird's name should have been switched back more than 50 years ago.
Once a Polluted Mess, Now a Healthy Riverside Park
May 25, 2018 — A native plants project is the latest effort by Ohio's Black River Audubon to bring more wildlife to the revitalized property.
Could Alaska's Songbirds Defend Themselves If Cuckoos Invade?
May 23, 2018 — Using 3D-printed "cuckoo" eggs, researchers found that native birds will be in big trouble if the foreign nest parasites ever colonize.
How to Become a Bird-friendly Beachgoer
May 22, 2018 — Going to the beach is great, but people aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. Here’s how you can protect shorebirds while soaking up the sun.
South Carolina’s Most Powerful Conservation Tool Is Renewed—Forever
May 22, 2018 — With almost 300,000 acres already under its belt, the Conservation Bank will continue to preserve more land important to birds and people.