Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
Scientists at UMass Amherst and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology say the still-in-development tool will be valuable for tracking species that fly under the radar. Read More “BirdFlow software anticipates migratory patterns of birds”
The second ever Western Marsh Harrier on the North American mainland was hit by a Boeing 737 that was on approach to the Newark airport. Read More “Tragic ending for a mega-rare marsh harrier”
San Clemente Bell’s Sparrow and four plants have recovered and no longer require Endangered Species Act protection, feds say. Read More “Sparrow, four plants to be removed from endangered list”
Emaciated, dehydrated, and chased by dogs, the pelican was released following three months of treatment. Read More “How a vet school staff and volunteers saved a young Brown Pelican”
Chickadees, wrens, and other small songbirds work together to mob predator owls, but they only strike when the time is right. Read More “How songbirds decide when to mob owls”
If it wins, it will become just the second bird-themed documentary honored by the Academy Awards after March of the Penguins. Read More “All That Breathes nominated for Best Documentary”
Satellite mapping technology located the site, which is home to around 500 birds. Read More “Researchers find new Emperor Penguin colony”
A study details how extreme heat and rainfall patterns have impacted songbirds along the Putah Creek Nestbox Highway. Read More “Climate change presents a mismatch for songbirds’ breeding season”
‘If the geomagnetic field experiences disturbance, it’s like using a distorted map that sends the birds off course.’ Read More “Study: Disturbances in magnetic field impact avian vagrancy”
A gene that was lost in the common ancestor of all living hummingbirds enables the birds’ hovering flight. Read More “Hummingbirds can hover because they lost a gene, study says”
