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The Bipartisan Partnership Behind the Bird-Safe Building Act
May 18, 2015 — The Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act was just introduced—here’s what the Republican and Democratic co-sponsors have to say about it.
Global Big Day, By the Numbers
May 15, 2015 — Cornell’s push to add species to its online bird database is a massive success.
This Week in Ornithology: Domed Nests, Flaky Prairie-Chickens, and More
May 14, 2015 — Science shorts based on recently published research.
Ancient Chinese Fossil Linked to Modern Birds
May 12, 2015 — A fossil that dates back 130 million years proves that the group that contains modern birds is older than previously predicted.
Seattle Mayor Shuts Out Shell
May 11, 2015 — The oil company wants to use a Seattle port to dock its oil tanks, but the Emerald City is closing its doors.
Shell Gains Approval to Drill in the Arctic
May 11, 2015 — The oil company could begin exploratory drilling as early as this summer.
Red Knot Rescue
May 08, 2015 — To save Delaware Bay for migrating shorebirds, conservationists recruit residents in the area to build an oyster reef for horseshoe crabs.
North Carolina Vigil Raises Awareness for Climate-Threatened Birds
May 07, 2015 — On Earth Day, Audubon chapter leaders and employees connected birds to faith.
A Taste Test for Birds
May 07, 2015 — Do birds use their bills to tap into their palates?
How Pigeons Avoid Collisions
May 07, 2015 — Watch slow motion footage of the birds using their moves to complete a Harvard obstacle course.