Tech

Scientists Want to Start Forecasting When Certain Species Are Migrating Your Way
September 22, 2017 — Weather maps are essential for researchers shadowing birds on the move. Pairing radar with eBird data will take migration tracking to the next level.
A New Nest-Tracking App Lets Researchers Retire Their Notebooks
September 15, 2017 — Created by a software designer with help from ornithologists, NestStory brings collecting bird data into the digital age
News
To Help Birds Fly Safely, This Scientist Wants to Crank Up the Noise
September 11, 2017 — Can sounds warn avians to slow down and avoid dangerous collisions? A lab study using 'pink noise' shows promise.
News
How Genetically Modified Mice Could One Day Save Island Birds
July 07, 2017 — CRISPR, a new gene-editing technology, has the potential to help scientists combat invasive predators. But is tinkering with nature worth the risk?
Innovation
A Beginner’s Guide to Recording Bird Vocalizations
June 16, 2017 — Capturing songs and calls can open a whole new level of birding—but equipment can be daunting. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Gear
Why Geospatial Data Is Vital to the Future of Endangered Species Lists
March 27, 2017 — Satellite tracking and remote sensing might help save birds from going extinct, but collecting and applying the results can be complicated.
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Putting Merlin's New Bird Photo ID Tool to the Test
December 20, 2016 — We tried out the app's newest feature using photos from an SLR camera, smartphone pictures, and even our subpar art skills.
In the Field
A Tiny Parrot Wearing Goggles Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Fly
December 08, 2016 — A daring experiment, led by a bird named Obi, is overturning what scientists know about how birds stay airborne.
News
Making the World Safer for Birds, One Piece of Glass at a Time
July 08, 2016 — At a research center in Pennsylvania, bird-friendly products are put to the test in a simple, yet foolproof way.
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Robot Birds Haven't Taken Over Our Society...Yet
July 08, 2016 — With the combined powers of nature and machines, innovators can gather secret intelligence, protect our crops, and someday even deliver the mail.
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