All Bird and Conservation News

Listen to One of Nature's "Most Memorable Anthems"
April 09, 2018 — In the last days of winter, Sandhill Cranes dance along the riverbanks of the central United States.
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Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Finally Receives Funding
April 05, 2018
Audubon Advisory
Hybrid Chickadees Are Terrible at Memory Games
April 03, 2018 — An evolutionary kink from crossbreeding might affect the birds' ability to survive in harsh conditions.
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Why Do Birds Rest on One Leg?
April 02, 2018 — Their feet get cold, too!
Podcast
Celebrating Sagebrush: The West's Most Important Native Plant
March 30, 2018 — Covering 165 million acres across 14 states, sagebrush country is home to more wildlife—and people—than you might realize.
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Why Nancy Chen Is Mapping the Family Tree of Florida Scrub-Jays
March 29, 2018 — Understanding the bird's genetic diversity could yield insights about how best to protect it and other threatened species.
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Northern Pintails fly over the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah.
Important Bird Areas are Important to All
March 27, 2018 — Protecting habitat is not only for birds and wildlife, but for all life.
Saline Lakes News
How Carol McIntyre Became a Rock Star Among Raptor Biologists
March 26, 2018 — After 30 years of studying Alaska's Golden Eagles, McIntyre's work has proven vital for understanding the raptors and where they live.
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How Brown Pelicans Dive After Fish Without Breaking Their Necks
March 26, 2018 — The hefty coastal birds engulf fish as they plunge into the water from 60 feet up—all while avoiding injury.
Podcast
How to Help Owls and Other Raptors After Snowstorms
March 23, 2018 — Birds can often appear distressed during the winter. Not all need to be rescued, but when they do, call a pro.
Birds in the News