Discovery of parthenogenesis is a first for the species and the first discovered using molecular genetic testing. Read More “Asexual reproduction discovered in California Condors”
California Condor. Photo courtesy San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Bird- and insect-rich prairie threatened by airport expansion
Will the Prairie State do the right thing and protect Bell Bowl Prairie? Read More “Bird- and insect-rich prairie threatened by airport expansion”
SpaceX destroys endangered species habitat, defies federal approval process
Endangered birds and sensitive habitats at risk in Boca Chica, Texas. Read More “SpaceX destroys endangered species habitat, defies federal approval process”
Death toll in oil spill rises to 44 birds
Victims include 9 Brandt’s Cormorants, 4 Western Gulls, Western Grebe, American Coot, Red-Footed Booby, Eared Grebe & others. Read More “Death toll in oil spill rises to 44 birds”
Birds affected by the California oil spill
So far, Western Snowy Plovers and Western Grebes have been the most frequently recovered birds in the aftermath of the recent spill. Read More “Birds affected by the California oil spill”
John Oliver’s commissioned duck art raises $100,000 for conservation
Oliver and his team at “Last Week Tonight” commissioned five satirical paintings of ducks for this year’s Duck Stamp contest. Read More “John Oliver’s commissioned duck art raises $100,000 for conservation”
Great Wisconsin Birdathon funds to help birds throughout the Americas
Wisconsin’s love for birds flies high — and nowhere is that more apparent than in the results of the 2021 Great Wisconsin Birdathon, the annual … Read More “Great Wisconsin Birdathon funds to help birds throughout the Americas”
John Oliver shines light on Federal Duck Stamp contest
The host of “Last Week Tonight” is auctioning off five unorthodox paintings of ducks to raise funds for conservation. Read More “John Oliver shines light on Federal Duck Stamp contest”
Nowhere is safe from climate change impacts — for birds or people
Contributing Editor Laura Erickson asks if we don’t make changes now, when will we? Read More “Nowhere is safe from climate change impacts — for birds or people”
Over 100 oiled birds found after Ida
Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks, Blue-winged Teal, herons, and egrets are among the feathered victims. Read More “Over 100 oiled birds found after Ida”