Five Ways Bison Benefit Birds
September 15, 2023 —
A new initiative to bring back the gargantuan grazers could have major benefits for grassland species.
Conservation
Dog Lover to Dog Lover: It’s Time to Share the Shore
August 31, 2023 —
As shorebirds face innumerable obstacles to survive, small actions like leashing our pets or sticking to dog-friendly beaches can go a long way.
How Training Secretive Birds Became a Boon for Tropical Forest Conservation
August 10, 2023 —
When a farming family in Ecuador “befriended” an elusive antpitta, they pioneered a new path for ecotourism.
Western Sprawl Is Gobbling Up Grassland Habitat, Raising Risks for Short-eared Owls
July 17, 2023 —
Efforts are underway to curb deaths from human hazards in this critically important part of the country for the widespread but declining raptors.
Black Vultures’ Northward Expansion Creates New Conflicts with Farmers
June 30, 2023 —
The newcomers occasionally prey on calves, leading livestock producers to take up arms. But are reports of the problem exaggerated?
Unseen Danger: One Day of Deadly Window Strikes for New York’s Birds
June 26, 2023 —
Go behind the scenes with the dedicated New Yorkers working to stop the flood of avoidable deaths that occur in the city each migration season.
A Photographer Documents Kelp Forests’ Decline and Efforts to Bring Them Back
June 24, 2023 —
In our attempts to restore kelp forests, hungry sea urchins should not be villainized, says Kate Vylet. “Everything’s just trying to survive.”
How Do Wildfires in Canada’s Boreal Forest Affect Birds Across the Continent?
June 22, 2023 —
Hundreds of fires continue to blaze in what officials say could become Canada’s worst fire season in recorded history.
‘Devastating’ Supreme Court Decision Leaves Wetlands Unprotected
May 26, 2023 —
Developers can now drain or pollute most wetlands without violating the Clean Water Act, legal experts say.
