Conservation

Video Surfaces of a Rare Florida Panther Tearing Through an Audubon Sanctuary
March 31, 2016 — Earlier this week, a visitor at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in southern Florida met a giant wild cat face to face.
New Details Emerge on a Notorious Bird-Killing Bacteria
March 28, 2016 — Research shows that climate change and invasive species are spreading a toxin that causes paralysis in birds.
Scientists Solve A Shag-adelic Bird Mystery
March 25, 2016 — New Zealanders now get two endangered shags for the price of one.
What One Bottle’s Extreme Journey Proves About Pollution
March 22, 2016 — An artist tossed message-filled bottles into the sea to find out how litter from New York hurts seabirds across the world.
Sagebrush Songbirds Sing Praise For Esri Technology
March 17, 2016 — Collaborative efforts prove that conservation and technology can go hand-in-hand to help birds.
Will Wind Turbines Ever Be Safe For Birds?
March 16, 2016 — Here are some of the solutions the industry is testing to reduce bird deaths.
No New Drilling Off the U.S. Atlantic Coast; Arctic Still in the Crosshairs
March 15, 2016 — The Obama administration’s new lease plans take some opposition into account, but 13 sites in the Arctic and the Gulf are open for oil and gas leases.
How A 60-Year-Old Shipwreck Is Still Hurting Birds Today
March 15, 2016 — Oil from the S.S. Jacob Luckenbach has killed over 50,000 birds . . . and four of them died just this winter.
What Do the Birds and the Bees Have to Do With Global Food Supply?
March 10, 2016 — A new report from the United Nations suggests that the loss of certain pollinating species could threaten the planet’s food supply.
How Your Most Recent Birding Trip Could Save Rare Species
March 03, 2016 — New research shows that information from recreational birders could help researchers better focus conservation efforts.