Bird and Conservation News

The Gorgeous Scarlet Tanager Is a Delightful Summer Treat
June 16, 2020 — Hiding high up in the canopy of eastern forests, these dazzling birds can be surprisingly tough to spot.
Podcast
An Early-season Tropical Storm Wiped out Mississippi’s Beach-nesting Birds
June 15, 2020 — Hundreds of secretive Clapper Rails also mysteriously found on Mississippi beaches.
Coasts and Oceans
Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best
June 12, 2020 — Even when fruits of invasive plants are abundant, migratory songbirds seek out native berries, according to new research.
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Feds: Expect More Bird Deaths and Endangered Species Under New Rule
June 12, 2020 — A Fish and Wildlife Service report on rolling back protections for migratory birds implies there would be benefits to having fewer of them around.
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A Whirlwind of Policy News You May Have Missed
June 12, 2020 — We're making progress on climate solutions in Congress and challenging new attacks by the administration.
Advocacy
Congress Has an Opportunity to Protect Birds, Improve Parks, and Create Jobs
June 11, 2020 — Fully funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund will help every county across the country.
Conservation
These Birds Protect Black Rhinos From Poachers (but Also Drink Their Blood)
June 10, 2020 — Red-billed Oxpeckers and their critically endangered hosts aren’t the only avian-mammal pairings with a mutually beneficial bond.
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10 Fun Facts About the Baltimore Oriole
June 10, 2020 — From their brief taxonomic hiatus to their intense sugar cravings, there’s a lot to know about these brilliant birds
Birds
Protections Removed for Atlantic Puffins’ Winter Home
June 09, 2020 — Pres. Trump to allow commercial fishing in the Atlantic Coast’s only marine national monument.
Coasts and Oceans
Trump Opens Atlantic's Only Marine Monument to Commercial Fishing
June 05, 2020 — Called the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, the area teems with ocean life, including overwintering Atlantic Puffins.
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