Red-billed Starling

Methane Rule Stays Intact in Victory for Birds and Common Sense
May 10, 2017 — Efforts to revoke regulation limiting methane waste on federal lands fails in the Senate.
Do the Benefits of Tracking Migrant Warblers Outweigh the Risks?
May 10, 2017 — Research shows that geolocators might prevent some migratory warblers from returning home, but those that do provide valuable conservation data.
How One Neighborhood Saved Millions of Gallons of Water With Native Plants
May 09, 2017 — By installing water-saving appliances and less thirsty native plants, this Colorado community saved 15 million gallons of water in just one year.
Why Are Murre Eggs So Pointy? New Research Debunks the Prevailing Theory
May 08, 2017 — Scientists have long thought that a murre egg's shape kept it from rolling off the ledges where the birds nest, but the truth might not be that simple.
The British Tried Training Gulls to Find Submarines in World War One
May 08, 2017 — To detect deadly German subs, the Royal Navy turned to Herring Gulls.
Nearly 400 Migratory Birds Were Killed by One Texas Building in a Single Night
May 05, 2017 — Animal Services was able to rescue just three birds after a massive number of spring migrants hit a glass-sided tower in Galveston.
How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos
May 04, 2017 — Hummingbirds are excellent subjects for simple or high-tech techniques. Follow these pro tips for capturing the speedy birds in flight and at rest.
When Audubon Members Speak Up for Birds, Congress Listens
May 04, 2017 — In response to a draconian budget proposal, the Audubon network sprang into action and ensured key conservation programs stayed funded.
Birds Avoid Chopping Block (For Now) as Congress Leaves Out Most Proposed Cuts to Conservation
May 04, 2017 — The spending package for the rest of the fiscal year includes increases for several programs that thousands of Audubon members urged their members of Congress to fund.
British Birders Chartered Private Flights to See Europe's First Red-winged Blackbird
May 02, 2017 — The bird, a female, was reported on a remote Scottish island this weekend, inspiring "twitchers" throughout the UK to go on the chase of their lives.