Conservation

The Quest to Save a Pelican Rookery Decimated by Deepwater Horizon
April 20, 2015 — Five years after the BP oil spill, funds from the disaster will finally help restore Cat Island.
An Offset Program for Sage Grouse
April 10, 2015 — Buy a credit, save a sage-grouse. But some remain skeptical about the emerging market.
Global Study Reveals the Extent of Habitat Fragmentation
March 20, 2015 — Shattered forests are bad news for birds' survival.
Nearly a Million Songbirds Trapped in Cyprus's 'Killing Fields'
March 13, 2015 — Poachers grew gardens of acacia to conduct illegal activities on a British military base.
Three Cheers for Birders
March 13, 2015 — When it comes to conservation, birders take the cake.
Rediscovering a Lost Babbler
March 10, 2015 — A small songbird from Myanmar hadn’t been spotted for decades.
Swamp Creature Resurfaces in Cuba
March 06, 2015 — A long-lost marsh bird is found, thanks to the persistence of an ornithologist and his team.
Nicaragua Canal Project Met With Continued Opposition
February 24, 2015 — Despite public outcry and no environmental assessment, construction continues on the waterway scheduled to slice the country in two.
Shell Could Drill in the Chukchi This Summer
February 24, 2015 — A recent environmental impact statement warns of the dangers but doesn’t forbid drilling in the Arctic sea.
India Embraces The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 23, 2015 — As birdwatching catches on in the Subcontinent, local scientists are getting a better handle on India's avian natives.