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”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
$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”
Lighting changes reduce communication tower threat to birds
The steady-burning red lights of the towers attract and disorient migrating birds and lead to nearly 7 million collisions annually. Read More “Lighting changes reduce communication tower threat to birds”
Red List changes: Hope and heartbreak for the world’s birds
Changes range from genuine improvements to declarations of extinction. Read More “Red List changes: Hope and heartbreak for the world’s birds”