How birders can help canceled festivals come back strong next year. Read More “Canceled birding festivals, conservation groups need your support”
Bald Eagle. Photo by Tony Joyce
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
BirdWatching reader doubles reward in crane shooting
Reward is now $10,000 in November 2019 Louisiana case. Read More “BirdWatching reader doubles reward in crane shooting”
Cats should stay indoors to protect birds
It’s time to treat cats like we treat dogs. Read More “Cats should stay indoors to protect birds”
Judge protects nearly 1 million acres of sage-grouse habitat
Ruling rejects policy excluding public from fossil-fuel leasing decisions on public lands. Read More “Judge protects nearly 1 million acres of sage-grouse habitat”
$5,000 reward offered in latest Whooping Crane shooting
The bird was the 10th Whooping Crane shot and killed in Louisiana since 2011. Read More “$5,000 reward offered in latest Whooping Crane shooting”
Birds in the news in mid-February
Restoration of nesting habitat in Virginia, a Whooping Crane tragedy in Louisiana, and more. Read More “Birds in the news in mid-February”
Researchers establish network to monitor birds of the Gulf of Mexico
The team, established in response to the Deepwater Horizon disaster, includes more than 100 wildlife scientists and land managers. Read More “Researchers establish network to monitor birds of the Gulf of Mexico”
Study: Rising sea temperatures to blame for Common Murre deaths
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”
Virginia destroys state’s largest waterbird colony, resists calls to build new island
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”
Australia’s bushfires: An ‘unprecedented’ wildlife emergency
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”