Pittsburgh joins Lights Out movement to protect birds
Building owners are asked to turn off unnecessary lighting from midnight to 6 a.m. through November 15. Read More “Pittsburgh joins Lights Out movement to protect birds”
Conservation
Coverage of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, and other threats to birds, as well as how birders and conservationists are responding.
How to help birds and wildlife rehabilitators in the wake of Hurricane Ida
Donations of supplies and money are needed to care for injured birds and other wildlife. Read More “How to help birds and wildlife rehabilitators in the wake of Hurricane Ida”
EPA: Neonicotinoids harm vast majority of all endangered species
Three neonicotinoid insecticides likely harm all of the country’s 38 protected amphibians and roughly three fourths of all other endangered plants and animals, according to … Read More “EPA: Neonicotinoids harm vast majority of all endangered species”
Windmill removal makes prairies safer for birds
A pilot program in western states is helping to remove outdated windmills and replace them with modern solar-powered pumps. Read More “Windmill removal makes prairies safer for birds”
Conservation groups call for more protections for sage-grouse
Bans on mining and drilling in priority habitat needed, advocates say. Read More “Conservation groups call for more protections for sage-grouse”
Elegant Trogon numbers plummet in Arizona
This year, only 68 trogons were counted — about two-thirds of the 201 birds found in 2020. Read More “Elegant Trogon numbers plummet in Arizona”
Bill would strengthen Migratory Bird Treaty Act
‘We must ensure that longstanding protections for birds are fully maintained while providing greater regulatory certainty.’ Read More “Bill would strengthen Migratory Bird Treaty Act”
Balloon-release bans benefit birds, other wildlife
Editor’s note: Updated with information about Maine’s new law. Four eastern states are stepping up in the fight to reduce balloon litter, which harms birds, … Read More “Balloon-release bans benefit birds, other wildlife”
Developers sue over bird-friendly building code
A case in Madison, Wisconsin, is the first ever legal challenge to a bird-friendly building ordinance. Read More “Developers sue over bird-friendly building code”