Study: Rat poison killing, sickening parrots of Telegraph Hill
Raptors or other scavengers that eat poisoned birds may also be consuming the rodenticide. Read More “Study: Rat poison killing, sickening parrots of Telegraph Hill”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
Study: Fewer bird species find homes in a protected forest
Rutgers study suggests that small protected forests are not sufficient to halt loss of bird diversity, and better monitoring and management is required. Read More “Study: Fewer bird species find homes in a protected forest”
Birds win with sweeping new public-lands bill
UPDATE, MARCH 13: President Donald Trump signed the bill described below into law. Some observers noted that the new law contradicts the budget proposal he … Read More “Birds win with sweeping new public-lands bill”
Red List updates a mixed bag for North American birds
The listings for two rosy-finch species, Evening Grosbeak, Eastern Meadowlark, Common Grackle, and other species have been changed. Read More “Red List updates a mixed bag for North American birds”
Conservationists speak out against use of weed killer dicamba
When the chemical drifts, it damages trees, flowers, shrubs, and other vegetation that birds and other wildlife rely on. Read More “Conservationists speak out against use of weed killer dicamba”
Appeal launched to save newly discovered hummingbird
The World Land Trust aims to raise more than $38,500 to protect the Blue-throated Hillstar from mining operations in Ecuador. Read More “Appeal launched to save newly discovered hummingbird”
Judge upholds Endangered Species Act protections for Golden-cheeked Warbler
The court found that the warbler continues to be threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, predation, and climate change. Read More “Judge upholds Endangered Species Act protections for Golden-cheeked Warbler”