Recent developments and in-depth articles about birdwatching, conservation, notable species, and scientific discoveries.
The listings for two rosy-finch species, Evening Grosbeak, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Grackle, and other species have been changed. Read More “Red List updates a mixed bag for North American birds”
When the chemical drifts, it damages trees, flowers, shrubs, and other vegetation that birds and other wildlife rely on. Read More “Conservationists speak out against use of weed killer dicamba”
A BirdWatching subscriber and her new husband tied the knot at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. Read More “Birder gets married — at well-known Las Vegas bird preserve”
Any time Friday through Monday, count the birds you see for at least 15 minutes and then report your sightings online. Because science! Read More “It’s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count!”
The World Land Trust aims to raise more than $38,500 to protect the Blue-throated Hillstar from mining operations in Ecuador. Read More “Appeal launched to save newly discovered hummingbird”
The court found that the warbler continues to be threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, predation, and climate change. Read More “Judge upholds Endangered Species Act protections for Golden-cheeked Warbler”
This cardinal is amazing, but it appears that our interest in it and atypical animals in general only goes so far. Read More “Half-male, half-female cardinal is cool, but it’s not drawing a crowd”
Most of the birds you’ve ever seen — sparrows, finches, robins, crows — have one crucial thing in common: they’re all what scientists refer to … Read More “Earliest known perching bird discovered in Wyoming”
