As Oil Spill Cleanup Continues, Feds Prepare for Major Gulf Lease Sale
October 21, 2021 —
Despite President Biden’s pledge to phase out oil and gas leasing, the Interior Department will hold the largest-ever offshore auction next month.
An Ode to Common Birds—and to Cherishing What We’ve Got
October 19, 2021 —
The recent news about species extinctions underscores the importance of noticing and protecting everyday birds while they are still plentiful.
Is It Really Time to Write the Ivory-billed Woodpecker’s Epitaph?
October 12, 2021 —
The government’s pending plan to declare the bird extinct comes too soon and ignores recent compelling evidence, writes Tim Gallagher, a bird expert who believes he saw an Ivory-bill in 2004.
Climate Change Puts New Mexico’s Ancient Acequias to the Test
October 12, 2021 —
Communal irrigation systems that have sustained communities, culture, and birdlife for centuries are running dry in a drought-racked Southwest.
These Mighty Shorebirds Keep Breaking Flight Records—And You Can Follow Along
October 08, 2021 —
Bar-tailed Godwits regularly travel more than 7,000 miles non-stop. One enthusiast is spreading the word of their amazing migrations, with the help of a research project tracking 20 tagged birds in real-time.