Conservation

Borneo's Elusive Spectacled Flowerpecker Is No Longer a Mystery
November 08, 2019 — After a decade since its first sighing, the bird has finally been formally described as a new species, but much remains unknown about its ecology.
If the Feds Won't Prohibit Preventable Bird Deaths, More States Might
November 01, 2019 — The Trump administration has stopped holding industry accountable for killing birds, so California stepped in—and other states could do the same.
A Stunning New Exhibit Transported Me to the Arctic Refuge—and Made Me Realize What's Truly at Risk
November 01, 2019 — By bringing the magic and splendor of the refuge to people who are unlikely to ever visit, a traveling immersive installation aims to inspire immediate action against oil development.
Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors
October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Plans that Lifted Sage-Grouse Protections
October 17, 2019 — The injunction supports conservationists' claims that the industry-friendly plans are illegal, and puts stronger protections back in place for now.
Thousands of Dead Seabirds Washed Up on Alaska's Shores Again This Year
October 11, 2019 — The deaths, including many Short-tailed Shearwaters, coincided with a new marine heat wave in the region. But the exact cause still eludes scientists.
The Fight to Save Pine Island
October 10, 2019 — As rising seas imperil its historic structures and famed waterfowl flocks, staff at the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sanctuary are determined to defend the refuge by saving its wetlands.
A Better Way to Decrease Disastrous Flooding on the Mississippi River
October 10, 2019 — Our attempts to wall in a surging Mississippi have failed up and down the river, leading to catastrophic flooding. Now momentum is building to work with nature, not against it.
In Canada’s Boreal Forest, a New National Park Faces the Wrongs of the Past—and Guards Our Climate Future
October 10, 2019 — Thaidene Nëné, declared this summer, is a milestone for an Indigenous-led conservation movement that can help keep carbon in the ground and protect crucial habitat as the planet warms.
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Five Climate-Threatened Birds and How You Can Help Them
October 10, 2019 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's newest climate report projects the future ranges for more than 604 North American species.