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Can’t Photographers and Birders Just Get Along?
March 02, 2017 — The rivalry needs to stop—for the good of the birds.
Whoa! Watch a Sneaky Roadrunner Nab a Hummingbird While It's Feeding
March 02, 2017 — A California photographer managed to capture the rarely documented behavior in his own backyard.
Gorgeous Sunset Shot of Sandhill Cranes Wins Spot on New USPS Stamp
March 01, 2017 — Michael Forsberg’s photo of a flock sweeping over Nebraska's Platte River beat out tens of thousands of other candidates vying for the honor.
The Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule: What It Is and Why It’s Important
March 01, 2017 — President Trump has ordered the EPA to begin reviewing the rule that governs how the agency protects waterways. Here's what WOTUS means to wildlife and people alike.
An Expert’s Take on the Past, Present, and Future of Fighting Climate Change
February 27, 2017 — Frances Beinecke, former president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, was an early leader in the battle against global warming. Here she discusses what has been accomplished and what's left to be done.
Let’s Say It Again: Wood Pellets Are Not a Sustainable Fuel Source
February 27, 2017 — The burning of wood pellets—a growing energy source in Europe and elsewhere—is bad for forests and climate, according to a new report.
Why Birders and Waterfowl Hunters Are Natural Allies
February 27, 2017 — As wetland habitat disappears, both parties share a commitment to conservation.
Around the World in 15 Cranes
February 24, 2017 — Renowned crane conservationist George Archibald just returned from a global tour to meet every species of crane in the wild. Here's what he saw.
Proposed Wyoming Bill Allowing Sage-Grouse Captive Rearing Is Deeply Flawed
February 24, 2017 — The proposal would let commercial farms harvest Greater Sage-Grouse and their eggs. But there's no scientific evidence or public interest to support such an endeavor.
Birdist Rule #61: Find Your First Phoebe, the Gateway Flycatcher
February 23, 2017 — Identifying flycatchers can be unbelievably frustrating, so start off easy.