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.
Conservation
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.
In New Poll, Majority of Westerners Support Current Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan
January 29, 2018 —
The bipartisan poll also details widespread support for protecting public lands and waters, and an uptick in voters identifying as conservationists.
Peru's Newest Park Protects More Than 2 Million Acres of Amazon Rainforest
January 29, 2018 —
The Yaguas National Park is home to a staggering diversity of wildlife, including neotropical migrants from North America in the winter.
New Zealand’s Rare Hutton’s Shearwater Rebounds Despite Brutal Earthquake
January 25, 2018 —
Researchers feared heavy damage to the species after a 7.8-magnitude quake. A year later, the first survey since proves the birds' resilience.
Merlins Could Prevent a Piping Plover Comeback Around the Great Lakes
January 25, 2018 —
A study finds that the falcon’s resurgence poses a threat to nesting plovers. Should the raptors be removed or killed to save the endangered species?
A Questionable Piece of Legislation Could Drastically Change Our National Forests
January 24, 2018 —
Currently sitting in the Senate: a bill to expand the Forest Service’s ability to cut down trees without going through proper environmental checks.
Backyard Photography—When Your Backyard Is Also a Nature Preserve
January 19, 2018 —
Tara Tanaka and her husband fell in love with the swamp in their backyard. So they bought it, and now she documents its wildlife.
The Search and Recovery of Condor Chick 871, Wildfire Survivor
January 18, 2018 —
When the Thomas Fire approached a California Condor nest last month, the chick’s radio signal went dark. Biologists recently returned to the burn area to find her.
