Birds of America
How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
Administration Advances Effort to Open Arctic Refuge for Oil and Gas Leasing
In a rushed and secretive process, the Bureau of Land Management is ignoring impacts to people, climate and wildlife, and relying on flawed science.
What Biden's Presidential Win Means for Birds and the Environment
Climate and conservation activists see opportunities for the president-elect to make major progress beginning on day one.
An Indigenous Effort to Return Condors to the Pacific Northwest Nears Its Goal
The Yurok Tribe plans to soon reintroduce North America's largest bird to northern California, where the raptor hasn't soared for a century.
The Public Gets Just Two Weeks to Weigh In on Seismic Testing in the Arctic Refuge
The proposed survey—preparation for oil drilling—would damage permafrost, threaten species, and leave lasting tracks in the tundra.
For Arianna Punzalan, Protecting California Condors is Close to the Heart
It wasn’t always Punzalan's dream to study California Condors, but now her research is being used to protect the species and help properly site wind farms across her home state.
Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie
Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America’s grasslands.
Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years
Reflecting on the “gruesome and overwhelming” day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
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