Scientists know relatively little about the Whiskered Screech-Owl, so a team from HawkWatch International is working to understand its population size, range, and more. Read More “Coming out of the dark about the Whiskered Screech-Owl”
In the Gulf of Maine, seabirds and whales depend on schools of sand lance, and teams of researchers keep watch — on the wildlife and their changing ecosystem. Read More “Small fish, big stakes in the Gulf of Maine”
A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society that analyzed 17 years of migratory bird-nesting data in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, revealed that nest survival … Read More “The trouble with oil and gas infrastructure”
Feds to decide whether to list the Bi-state Greater Sage-Grouse as endangered or threatened. Read More “Bi-State Sage-Grouse get another chance for Endangered Species Act protections”
New Jersey Audubon’s statewide birding competition, slated for May 13, is just as fun today as it was when we used paper maps and checklists. Read More “The World Series of Birding turns 40!”
New tool turns science into action. Read More “Woodpecker guides post-fire forest management”
According to a new study of ducks, nesting date is an important factor in determining winners and losers in the Prairie Pothole region. Read More “Early-nesting ducks at increased risk due to changes in climate, land use”
American Bird Conservancy is advocating for measures to be included that have the best chance of saving grassland bird species from extinction. Read More “Farm Bill a potential game-changer for grassland birds”
A judge in Brazil suspended all licenses to build a wind power facility in the habitat of the endangered Lear’s Macaw in northeastern Brazil. Read More “Wind power facility threatening Lear’s Macaw suspended”
The Red Knot, one of the Western Hemisphere’s migratory distance champions, has been the subject of three pieces of good news over the last month. Read More “Three recent wins for Red Knots”
