All Bird and Conservation News

March of the Penguins: Preventive Care Edition
February 27, 2015 — Take a tip from the pros about walking on winter ice
World's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Could Shape Seabird Behavior
February 27, 2015 — Some birds dodge turbine blades, but others alter their routes to avoid them altogether.
How Much Plastic Is Marooned at Sea?
February 27, 2015 — A study on ocean-bound plastic gives the first comprehensive estimate of this large-scale problem.
What’s Wrong With Apple’s Solar Plans?
February 26, 2015 — The company has pledged to invest in a Monterey County solar project, but the plan could hurt birds.
First Snowy Owl Tagged in Wisconsin This Season
February 25, 2015 — An airport fugitive takes off with some crowdfunded bling, thanks to Madison Audubon.
Oregon’s Hat-Snatching Owl Gains Fame
February 23, 2015 — The defensive Barred Owl has a national bad rap, personalized warning signs, accessories, and now, a nickname.
How to Spot Snowy Owls in NYC
February 20, 2015 — For the second year in a row, people are reporting sightings of the Arctic bird in NYC. Here’s where to find them.
Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 — U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
PBS Newshour Zooms in on Piping Plover Efforts
February 18, 2015 — Audubon scientists are banding Piping Plovers as they winter in the Bahamas to learn more about this tiny endangered bird.
Battle Prep for Birds
February 17, 2015 — Marines training to operate 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles are creating new habitat for endangered birds.