Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Dickcissel breeds in prairies and grainfields in the central states, including Arkansas. Photo by Timothy Minnick
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”
Tom Cade, the founding chairman of The Peregrine Fund and a global leader in the bird-conservation community, died today. He was 91. The Peregrine Fund … Read More “Peregrine Fund founder Tom Cade dies at 91”
A coalition of conservation groups will debut a commercial that urges viewers to take action to protect and restore coastal Louisiana. Read More “Ad supporting restoration of Louisiana coast to air during Super Bowl”
New study decries a “misinformation campaign designed to purposefully fabricate doubt regarding the harmful impacts of outdoor cats.” Read More “Biologists denounce ‘science denialism’ about outdoor cats”
Existence of female Stresemann’s Bristlefront renews hope for species’ survival. Read More “‘World’s rarest bird’ sighted in Brazil”
U.S. Green Building Council recognizes Fiserv Forum, the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, for its bird-friendly design. Read More “World’s first bird-friendly arena opens”
