Five Lessons in Environmentalism From Peggy Shepard
February 28, 2018 —
After 30 years of rallying for justice, the WE ACT leader has plenty of insight on building a resilient movement.
Conservation
With Few Options, the BLM Is Mulling Firebreaks to Battle Sagebrush Blazes
February 27, 2018 —
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed cutting huge swaths through six Western states and thousands of acres of sage-grouse habitat.
West Coast Marshes Are Drowning, But There’s Still Time to Save Their Birds
February 27, 2018 —
In the next 100 years, sea level rise will overtake Pacific coast marshes. Here's how conservationists plan to keep endangered marsh birds afloat.
After 96 Years, Betty Reid Soskin Is Still As Fierce As Ever
February 23, 2018 —
In her new memoir, 'Sign My Name to Freedom,' the activist, pioneer, and National Park Service ranger reflects on the many lives she’s lived.
Five Deadly Industrial Traps for Birds That We Can Prevent
February 23, 2018 —
There are easy ways to reduce bird deaths from manmade hazards.
It's Official: Flamingos Belong in Florida
February 21, 2018 —
New historical evidence suggests the Sunshine State’s leggy pink emblems aren’t just escaped captives—they’re heralds of a species in recovery.
Ecologists Bested by Drone in a Competition to Count Birds
February 16, 2018 —
A novel experiment pitted a drone against experienced wildlife spotters to estimate the size of faux flocks. Despite the results, some ornithologists are wary of the new technology.
The Law That Protects Our Birds Is in Dire Threat
February 16, 2018 —
We must uphold the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, writes David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society.
Meet Eight Birds That Depend on the Farm Bill
February 12, 2018 —
From North Carolina forests to California rice fields, the farm bill is a powerful tool for protecting and restoring avian habitat. As Congress begins rewriting the legislation, birders should pay close attention.
