Red-billed Starling

December 21, 2017 — A survey of wetland birds around the globe found that merely creating environmental regulations or protected areas is not enough.

December 21, 2017 — Audubon’s assessment of the effects of hurricanes will inform restoration efforts that can protect our coasts in the future.

December 21, 2017 — People everywhere are taking advantage of the networking service Birding Pal—but the low-security setup can be a deterrent for female birders.

December 20, 2017 — Experts say the Alaska operation could pollute salmon-rich waterways, putting at risk the raptors—and people—that depend on the fish.

December 20, 2017 — Arctic provision in tax bill opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling.

December 19, 2017 — In the wake of an especially destructive hurricane season, conservationists and urban planners are grappling with how to protect coastlines—and are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration.

December 19, 2017 — After a racist encounter in the field, a birder reflects on the disturbing incident and the community that helped lift him back up.

December 18, 2017 — Last year thousands of geese died after being poisoned by the waters of Montana's Berkeley Pit. To prevent future such disasters at the former copper mine, a variety of new tools and warning systems are being tested.

December 18, 2017 — From the jungles of India to your breakfast table.

December 18, 2017 — No one has seen the elusive bird in the wild in nearly two decades, but it might still inhabit Vietnam's war-ravaged mountain valleys.