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Nicaragua Canal Project Met With Continued Opposition
February 24, 2015 — Despite public outcry and no environmental assessment, construction continues on the waterway scheduled to slice the country in two.
Conservation
Birding the Iron Curtain
February 24, 2015 — In a long read, Phil McKenna retraces the steps of two young birders who connected despite geopolitical (and literal) obstacles.
News
Shell Could Drill in the Chukchi This Summer
February 24, 2015 — A recent environmental impact statement warns of the dangers but doesn’t forbid drilling in the Arctic sea.
Conservation
Win a Copy of "Four Fields"
February 20, 2015 — Read an excerpt from Tim Dee's newest book, and enter for a chance to win.
Books
Pullman National Park
An Old Chicago Neighborhood Is Now a New National Monument
February 19, 2015 — The South Side’s historic Pullman neighborhood, home to a community-run bird sanctuary, will become Chicago’s first national park.
Conservation
Day 47: I'm Birding in the Rain
February 17, 2015 — Luckily the birds don’t seem to mind the damp weather.
Birding Without Borders
Day 46: The Risks of International Birding
February 17, 2015 — In traversing one of the world’s most dangerous roads, Noah earns his next 48 species.
Birding Without Borders
Day 45: The 1,000th Bird
February 17, 2015 — Noah passes an important landmark on Valentine’s Day.
Birding Without Borders
Day 44: Peruvian Birding Begins
February 15, 2015 — On the first day of Peruvian birding, Noah inches closer to 1,000 species.
Birding Without Borders
How to Tell a Hairy Woodpecker From a Downy Woodpecker
February 13, 2015 — Size and tail color are two of the biggest clues when deciphering these two backyard regulars.
ID Tips