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Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
These Knit Birds Are Helping to Move the Needle on Conservation
Nicky Fijalkowska's quirky odes to wildlife now inspire others to protect it.
How to Keep Your Hummingbird Feeder Free from Pests
A few small steps can protect your nectar from bears and insects.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
Get to Know the Anhinga, or ‘Snakebird’
When unwary fish swim by, these slender waterbirds strike, impaling prey before swallowing it headfirst.
Potential New Ways to Determine the Movement of Phalaropes
Budding technology creates networks that would inform the conservation and management of Phalaropes.
A Mallard Duckling Is Thriving—and Maybe Diving—Under the Care of Loon Parents
Scientists discovered the surprising bird family on a Midwestern lake, and so far, all parties seem to be getting along swimmingly.
New Bill Would Put Seabirds at Risk
Congressman Don Young (AK) introduced a bill yesterday that would rollback protections for marine fish and harm seabirds.
Red-bellied Woodpecker Photo: Simon Tan