‘In no uncertain terms, this wind energy project is dangerous and irresponsible.’ Read More “Wind energy facility threatens endangered Lear’s Macaw”
Lear’s Macaws fly near a rock wall in Brazil. Photo by Rafael Cerqueira/Shutterstock
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
500 Elegant Tern chicks rescued in California harbor
Since July 7, the California-based wildlife rehabilitation nonprofit International Bird Rescue and its partners have been rescuing and caring for about 500 juvenile Elegant Terns. … Read More “500 Elegant Tern chicks rescued in California harbor”
A first for Utah: Two condor nestlings in one summer
The growing chicks are in wild nests at Zion National Park and on federal land east of the park. Read More “A first for Utah: Two condor nestlings in one summer”
Protection increased for Marbled Murrelet
Oregon joins Washington and California in protecting the species as endangered. Read More “Protection increased for Marbled Murrelet”
Union organizing fight at Audubon highlights ‘toxic culture’
Audubon for All has filed for an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board after management refused to recognize its union.
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New Duck Stamps on sale as changes proposed for future stamps
FWS proposes to get rid of a Trump administration rule that required that Federal Duck Stamp paintings have a hunting element in the illustration. Read More “New Duck Stamps on sale as changes proposed for future stamps”
Oil spill settlement funds to benefit loons
More than 530 Common Loons died after a 2003 spill in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Read More “Oil spill settlement funds to benefit loons”
World’s largest Whimbrel roost discovered
It’s not every day that someone discovers a new-to-science bird migration spectacle. It’s even more unexpected that such an encounter — in this case, tens … Read More “World’s largest Whimbrel roost discovered”
Feds identify 269 ‘Birds of Conservation Concern’
The birds represent ‘high conservation priorities’ of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Read More “Feds identify 269 ‘Birds of Conservation Concern’”
Little-known flycatcher rediscovered in Venezuela
Urich’s Tyrannulet, an endemic species in Venezuela, was last seen in 2005. Read More “Little-known flycatcher rediscovered in Venezuela”