‘A sense of loss and grief’ over lost birds on Maui
Conservation project for the Kiwikiu fails due to avian malaria. Read More “‘A sense of loss and grief’ over lost birds on Maui”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Firework scares Black Skimmers off colony in Florida
The scene shown in the photo above by Georgia Wilson is what is supposed to happen in colonies of Black Skimmers, a beach-nesting species found … Read More “Firework scares Black Skimmers off colony in Florida”
North America was once home to tens of thousands of condors
The genome of the endangered bird shows a surprising amount of genetic diversity. Read More “North America was once home to tens of thousands of condors”
To save a crab, volunteers reTURN the Favor
In the last eight years, the program has rescued close to 700,000 horseshoe crabs. Read More “To save a crab, volunteers reTURN the Favor”
The heroic work of raptor centers in North America
Rehabilitation centers welcome birds and humans alike. Read More “The heroic work of raptor centers in North America”
More than $200 million allocated for bird conservation projects
The money will help conserve or restore nearly 500,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Read More “More than $200 million allocated for bird conservation projects”
Millerbird numbers triple on Laysan Island
The translocations of Millerbirds to Laysan Island 10 years ago have been a success. Read More “Millerbird numbers triple on Laysan Island”
Florida wastewater discharge threatens birds, fish, manatees
Audubon experts are worried about the impacts to Tampa Bay’s nesting and foraging wading and shorebirds. Read More “Florida wastewater discharge threatens birds, fish, manatees”
Virginia regulation ‘a model for other states to follow’
New state rule aims to reduce the loss of migratory birds from “incidental take.” Read More “Virginia regulation ‘a model for other states to follow’”