Condor crisis deepens; 18 deaths in three weeks
6 condors confirmed dead from bird flu, 12 others suspected to have had the illness, and 5 more are undergoing testing. Read More “Condor crisis deepens; 18 deaths in three weeks”
6 condors confirmed dead from bird flu, 12 others suspected to have had the illness, and 5 more are undergoing testing. Read More “Condor crisis deepens; 18 deaths in three weeks”
Test results are not yet final for five additional deceased condors. Others have been collected and are pending necropsy and testing. Read More “Bird flu kills 3 California Condors; more cases pending”
New films to see about California Condors and the plight of grasslands and the birds that depend on them. Plus, upcoming Netflix nature docs. Read More “New films about condors, grassland birds, and more”
Researchers find no difference in daily nest survival rate nor reproductive output between nests in green and burned forest. Read More “Study: Black-backed Woodpecker can breed in burned or unburned forests”
Birds face innumerable challenges, but many brave and skilled people go above and beyond in their efforts to protect them. Read More “Birders taking action to protect birds”
Paper signed by 124 bird researchers offers solutions to ‘scientific colonialism.’ Read More “Latin American, Caribbean ornithologists call for breaking down barriers”
A recent study analyzes how bird communities would change on national wildlife refuges if and when we reach 2°C of climate warming. Read More “Study: Climate warming threatens birds on wildlife refuges”
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”
Lead ammo and fishing tackle harms eagles, cranes, swans, and other wildlife. Read More “Groups call for phasing out lead on national wildlife refuges”
This round-up highlights female conservation heroes, stories about birding adventures, Belted Kingfisher, and more. Read More “Books about bird vagrancy, a Yellow Warbler’s journey, and more”