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Harriet Tubman, an Unsung Naturalist, Used Owl Calls as a Signal on the Underground Railroad
February 25, 2020 — The famed conductor traveled at night, employing deep knowledge of the region's environment and wildlife to communicate, navigate, and survive.
When Does a Crossbill's Beak Get Twisted?
February 24, 2020 — Many birds with unusual beaks aren't born with them.
King Tides Are a Sign of the Future for Oregon's Coast
February 24, 2020 — Portland Audubon calls on Oregon's congressional delegation to champion the Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act.
The Birds That Guard Brunch
February 24, 2020 — Grackles going after your pancakes? Gulls want a fry? Some resorts and beaches have an answer: a raptor at your service.
In Virginia, a Race to Ready New Nesting Sites for 20,000 Returning Seabirds
February 21, 2020 — Last week the governor announced a plan to create ad-hoc habitat for the state's biggest breeding colony, which recently saw its 30-year-old site paved over for a major construction project. But time is of the essence.
These Beloved Warblers Migrate North Almost a Week Earlier Than 50 Years Ago
February 21, 2020 — Black-throated Blue Warblers now start spring migration 5.5 days sooner than they did in the 1960s, a new study finds. Is climate change to blame?
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Are Lovebirds Really More Affectionate Than Other Birds?
February 13, 2020 — Also this month: How many bird species are technically in the U.S.? And what the heck is the Patagonia Picnic Table Effect?
Iconic Gulf Coast Forests Get a Much-needed Boost
February 13, 2020 — Birds in Alabama and Louisiana will benefit from a new $158 million investment to restore wetlands.
Gravity Gives These Birds the Drop on Tough-to-Crack Foods
February 12, 2020 — Some species have figured out that, when released from the right height onto a hard surface, even nuts or shellfish can make a (sort of) easy meal.
Finding Natural Solutions to Cutting Carbon Emissions in Washington State
February 12, 2020 — This legislative session, the Evergreen State can help lead the way in using its own natural resources to capture and store harmful emissions