September 24, 2018 —
These alcids, related to puffins, must flap frantically to fly through the air—but beneath the waves, they are streamlined, masterful swimmers.
What Comes After Coal? Sometimes, the Answer Has Feathers
September 21, 2018 —
Bobwhites and other struggling grassland birds have found refuge on a replanted mining tract in Kentucky, even as the habitat itself is in limbo.
How the Public Is Losing Its Voice on Public Lands
September 20, 2018 —
Shorter comment periods. Fewer public meetings. Lost comments. Federal agencies are making it more difficult for citizens to weigh in on environmental rules and actions.
A Bipartisan Deal Could Save a Key Conservation Program About to Expire
September 19, 2018 —
The Land and Water Conservation Fund protects habitat critical for birds and beloved by birders. Just days before it expires, lawmakers are working together to extend it permanently.