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Tracing the Keystone XL Pipeline’s Potential Path of Destruction
April 04, 2013 — The proposed pipeline would run from Canada to the Gulf Coast and threaten wolves, warblers, and waterways.
Why Do Birds Matter?
March 06, 2013 — From authors to ornithologists, avian enthusiasts share their thoughts.
The Most Endangered Bird in the Continental U.S.
March 05, 2013 — The fight to save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow inspires all who love wildlife.
The Man Who Saves Cranes
January 18, 2013 — At forty years and counting, celebrated ornithologist George Archibald’s global crusade to protect cranes still has the wind beneath its wings.
How to Tell a Raven From a Crow
October 22, 2012 — These black birds may belong to the same family and look similar in some ways, but several distinctive traits help set them apart.
Out of the Shadows: Black Swifts, North America's Most Mysterious Birds
September 26, 2012 — Whether exploring dark, wet caves in Colorado or crossing paths with Montana's grizzlies, a dedicated band of scientists and volunteers is determined to solve the mystery of one of the most elusive birds on earth. 
Ecuador Won’t Drill for Oil in the Amazon—As Long as the World Pays Up
July 20, 2012 — The South American country ups the ante on a unique plan to save Yasuní National Park, a haven for tropical birds.
Birding by Zipline
May 16, 2012 — Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds. 
Bird Mom Awards: The Good, the Bad, and the Just Plain Weird
May 11, 2012 — Here's to the mothers that keep it together, no matter how wild things get.
Rachel Carson and JFK, an Environmental Tag Team
May 08, 2012 — On the 50th anniversary of Silent Spring’s publication, a best-selling historian shows the extent to which John Kennedy and his administration defended Rachel Carson’s controversial work against the chemical industry’s onslaught.