All Bird and Conservation News

The Bird-brained Idea Behind Japan's Owl Cafés
February 17, 2015 — You might think it's a hoot, but ordering cute owls with your coffee is bad for the birds.
What Does the GBBC Have to Do With Climate Change?
February 13, 2015 — You don’t have to be a bird expert to help our feathered friends fight climate change. Here’s why.
The Sage-Grouse Initiative Scores $200 Million
February 13, 2015 — The public-private partnership to save the Greater Sage-Grouse gets a big boost.
See No Evil
February 12, 2015 — Drones? What drones? New research shows that birds, unlike people, are unfazed by flying machines.
Two Vultures Winter in Portland
February 11, 2015 — These juvenile birds couldn’t fly south for the winter, so the Audubon Society of Portland put them up for the season.
What’s Killing California’s Native Pigeons?
February 11, 2015 — A vicious parasite has felled thousands of birds. Here’s how you can help prevent its spread.
No, Barred Owls Are Not Trying to Kill You
February 09, 2015 — Some Oregon joggers have learned the hard way just how protective these raptors can be when nesting.
Getting the Tricolored Blackbird on the Endangered Species List
February 06, 2015 — A new petition calls for Federal-level protections for the imperiled bird.
Missing Oil From Deepwater Horizon Found On Sea Floor
February 06, 2015 — The oil is trapped in sediment, but may trickle up the food chain.
Bay of Panama Gains Federal Protection
February 05, 2015 — The protected area provides shelter for 36 North American bird species, including the Western Sandpiper.