American Wigeon
Latin: Mareca americana
Birds of America
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Field Notes
September 19, 2022
From Ground to Orbit, Space Industry’s Lift-Off Sparks Environmental Concerns
As more rockets take flight, how will we protect life at home?
Climate
September 19, 2022
How New Jersey Plans to Relocate Flooded ‘Ghost Forests’ Inland
A $20 million cedar restoration project in the state’s Pine Barrens shows how people can help vanishing habitats outpace sea-level rise.
Greening The Grid
September 16, 2022
This Little-Known Electricity Agency Could Give Renewable Energy the Push It Needs
State public utility commissions have the power to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change. Some have already begun.
News
September 15, 2022
Aerial Odysseys: Bird Migration in the Americas
Every spring and fall, billions of migratory birds make journeys that test the limits of their endurance and present myriad challenges.
September 15, 2022
A dangerous journey through the country of birds: challenges for migratory raptors
Raptors face many challanges along their migratory route across the Americas. Colombian biologist Esther Vallejo shares her experience and findings about their distribution in the Andean region.
September 15, 2022
Un peligroso viaje por el país de las aves: retos para las rapaces migratorias
Las aves rapaces enfrentan a muchos retos a lo largo de su ruta migratoria por el continente americano. La bióloga colombiana Esther Vallejo comparte su experiencia y hallazgos sobre su distribución en la región andina.
Migration Science
September 15, 2022
Birds Tell Us About Migration
The new tracking station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is contributing to a nationwide network.
News
September 15, 2022
The Bird Migration Explorer Lets You Interact With Nature’s Most Amazing Feat
With this revolutionary new tool, anyone can follow hundreds of species on their epic journeys and discover challenges they face along the way.
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