New reserve in Bolivia for endangered macaws
A purchase of a former cattle ranch in Bolivia will protect the most important nesting site for the critically endangered Blue-throated Macaw. Read More “New reserve in Bolivia for endangered macaws”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Conservation efforts in Brazil spark new hope for rare ground-dove
With a global population of about 20, the Blue-eyed Ground-Dove is one of the world’s rarest birds, and efforts are being made to save it from extinction. Read More “Conservation efforts in Brazil spark new hope for rare ground-dove”
Grant supports Kirtland’s Warbler conservation
Earlier this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed removing the Kirtland’s Warbler from the Endangered Species List. The decision isn’t final, but it’s … Read More “Grant supports Kirtland’s Warbler conservation”
World’s largest King Penguin colony has shrunk nearly 90%
The world’s largest colony of King Penguins has declined by 88 percent over the last 35 years, according to a new study from French and … Read More “World’s largest King Penguin colony has shrunk nearly 90%”
Border wall threatens birding sites; scientists speak out
Pressure from birders and environmental groups in 2017 spurred Congress to exempt building a border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in South Texas, … Read More “Border wall threatens birding sites; scientists speak out”
Albatrosses now lead-free on Midway
Midway Atoll, home to the world’s largest population of Laysan Albatross, has been declared lead-free after a decade-long cleanup. Read More “Albatrosses now lead-free on Midway”
Condor 832’s incredible journey to Wyoming
UPDATE, JULY 22: Just a few days after the condor sighting described below, the young bird was found dead near Laramie, Wyoming. The U.S. Fish … Read More “Condor 832’s incredible journey to Wyoming”