Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
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”
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”
The colony was home to Royal Terns, Sandwich Terns, Black Skimmers, several species of gull, and Gull-billed Terns. Read More “Virginia destroys state’s largest waterbird colony, resists calls to build new island”
A study published today in the journal Evolution explains why hummingbird feathers are so iridescent; that is, why they shimmer in the light and shift … Read More “New research: Why hummingbirds’ feathers shimmer”
Conservationists express considerable concern for bird species with small ranges and small pre-fire-season populations. Read More “Australia’s bushfires: An ‘unprecedented’ wildlife emergency”
What we’ve learned about the climate crisis and its impact on birds in the last decade. Read More “Birds and climate change in the 2010s”
The last 10 years has seen an increasing interest in birding from young people and nontraditional audiences. Read More “How the birding community expanded in the 2010s”
5 trends in birding that stand out from the last decade. Read More “How birdwatching changed in the 2010s”
