Program aims to diversify Indiana forests
Conservationists have a plan to bring oak-dominated forests back to southern Indiana, which will help Prairie Warbler and other birds. Read More “Program aims to diversify Indiana forests”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Bicknell’s Thrush to benefit from expanded reserve
Enlargement of Dominican Republic reserve to increase protected habitat for migratory and endemic bird species. Read More “Bicknell’s Thrush to benefit from expanded reserve”
Helping ‘Tipping Point’ species: Collaborating on a landscape scale
A conversation about effective conservation with Todd Fearer of the Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture. Read More “Helping ‘Tipping Point’ species: Collaborating on a landscape scale”
Report: Bird losses extensive in the U.S.
A newly released State of the Birds report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends, one hopeful, one dire. Read More “Report: Bird losses extensive in the U.S.”
Ivory-bill delisting update: Feds ‘looking at everything’
One year after announcing delisting plan, Fish and Wildlife Service says it’s evaluating submitted materials ‘in a scientific manner.’ Read More “Ivory-bill delisting update: Feds ‘looking at everything’”
Proposed ‘eagle take’ rule needs strengthening
Powerline permit could reduce mortality, while wind energy permit requires more stringent safeguards. Read More “Proposed ‘eagle take’ rule needs strengthening”
Half of Earth’s bird species face declines
The good news, says a BirdLife International scientist: ‘If we give nature a chance, it can recover.’ Read More “Half of Earth’s bird species face declines”
2022 was a record year for Great Lakes Piping Plovers
Piping Plover recovery partners celebrate many successes around the Great Lakes. Read More “2022 was a record year for Great Lakes Piping Plovers”
Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica should include young Emperor Penguins, scientists say
Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and other institutions are calling for better protections for young Emperor Penguins. Read More “Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica should include young Emperor Penguins, scientists say”