Lighting changes reduce communication tower threat to birds
The steady-burning red lights of the towers attract and disorient migrating birds and lead to nearly 7 million collisions annually.
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Roseate Tern numbers up, but perils remain
Challenges include sea-level rise, offshore wind turbines.
Nest boxes aid comeback of rare parrots
A program in northeastern Brazil is helping restore populations of an endangered parrot.
Biologists denounce ‘science denialism’ about outdoor cats
New study decries a “misinformation campaign designed to purposefully fabricate doubt regarding the harmful impacts of outdoor cats.”
‘World’s rarest bird’ sighted in Brazil
Existence of female Stresemann’s Bristlefront renews hope for species’ survival.
World’s first bird-friendly arena opens
U.S. Green Building Council recognizes Fiserv Forum, the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, for its bird-friendly design.
170+ groups oppose border wall, say it would threaten wildlife and public lands
The groups are steadfastly opposed to a border wall across parts of Texas due to the negative effects it would have on birds and other wildlife.
Cranes find allies in utility companies
Utility companies in Kansas and Wisconsin are working to prevent Whooping and Sandhill Cranes from colliding with powerlines.
Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds
A new reserve in Ecuador should help protect the breeding grounds of one of the rarest and smallest hummingbirds on Earth. The endangered Esmeraldas Woodstar … Read More “Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds”