$5,000 reward offered in latest Whooping Crane shooting
The bird was the 10th Whooping Crane shot and killed in Louisiana since 2011. Read More “$5,000 reward offered in latest Whooping Crane shooting”
News & Features
Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Various ways that birds around the world use tools
Birds use a wide array of tools, including hooks, bait, drop zones, and fire. Read More “Various ways that birds around the world use tools”
Rare Madagascar Pochard takes step toward recovery
One of the world’s rarest birds, once thought to be extinct, successfully bred in the wild late last year. The crop of ducklings marks a … Read More “Rare Madagascar Pochard takes step toward recovery”
Birds in the news in mid-February
Restoration of nesting habitat in Virginia, a Whooping Crane tragedy in Louisiana, and more. Read More “Birds in the news in mid-February”
Researchers discover 10 new bird taxa in little-explored Asian islands
The findings mark a quantum leap in bird discoveries. Read More “Researchers discover 10 new bird taxa in little-explored Asian islands”
New York bird photographer deported to war-torn Yemen
Anwar Alomaisi has lived in the New York City area for 22 years and has been an avid bird photographer since 2008. Read More “New York bird photographer deported to war-torn Yemen”
Researchers establish network to monitor birds of the Gulf of Mexico
The team, established in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, includes more than 100 wildlife scientists and land managers. Read More “Researchers establish network to monitor birds of the Gulf of Mexico”
Feeding bluebirds helps their chicks fend off parasites
A study in northern Minnesota found that bluebirds that were fed mealworms had higher overall survival and less blood loss to parasites than birds that were not fed. Read More “Feeding bluebirds helps their chicks fend off parasites”
Study: Rising sea temperatures to blame for Common Murre deaths
An estimated 1 million birds died during two years from the effects of unusually warm seawater known as the “Blob.” Read More “Study: Rising sea temperatures to blame for Common Murre deaths”
Rescuing Snowy Owls from airport runways
When Snowy Owls show up near airport runways, these heroes go to work to move them to safety. Read More “Rescuing Snowy Owls from airport runways”