Whooping Crane killed in Ontario, raptors found slain in California
Two recent cases of crimes against birds. Read More “Whooping Crane killed in Ontario, raptors found slain in California”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Take a look inside an American Kestrel nest
Cleveland building renovation on hold while kestrels nest Read More “Take a look inside an American Kestrel nest”
Record-setting year for South Florida wading birds
The 2018 nesting season was comparable to the large nesting events of the 1930s and ’40s. Read More “Record-setting year for South Florida wading birds”
Searching for best sound to help eagles avoid wind turbines
Researchers tested how Bald Eagles responded to 10 different sound stimuli, such as eagle calls, synthetic sounds, and others. Read More “Searching for best sound to help eagles avoid wind turbines”
Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owl poisoned in Maryland, reward offered
State and federal authorities are looking into poisoning incidents on the eastern shore of Maryland. Read More “Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owl poisoned in Maryland, reward offered”
Scientists: Species extinction rates ‘accelerating,’ current global response insufficient
Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented’ say international research team. Read More “Scientists: Species extinction rates ‘accelerating,’ current global response insufficient”
Birds threatened by climate change inspire shoe collection from Allbirds and Audubon
Painted Redstart, Allen’s Hummingbird, other species influence shoe designs. Read More “Birds threatened by climate change inspire shoe collection from Allbirds and Audubon”