Birds in the News

How to Welcome Winter Birds
October 06, 2015 — Fall may mean migration, but one birds north is just another birds south.
Shell Halts Arctic Drilling
September 28, 2015 — Disappointing results in the Chukchi Sea spur the oil and gas company to shelve exploration activity.
Knights in Shining Fur: The Fight to Save Australia's Littlest Penguins
September 25, 2015 — Most dogs harass nesting birds. But maremma dogs helped revive a penguin colony off of Australia's coast.
What Its Like to Judge the Duck Stamp Contest
September 22, 2015 — 勛圖窪蹋s own Connie Sanchez was one of this years judges. She gives us the inside scoop.
6 Ways to Help Sage-grouse Right Now
September 22, 2015 — The Greater Sage-grouse wont be listed under the Endangered Species Act, but that doesnt mean important conservation opportunities arent ongoing.
Unprecedented Conservation Efforts Keep Greater Sage-Grouse Off Endangered Species List
September 22, 2015 — After more than a decade of work, the collaborative approach to protecting the bird pays off.
Parrot Perps and a Foul Owl: A Roundup of Troublesome Birds
September 15, 2015 — Perching on presidents heads, swearing at old ladiesread about recent avian offenses from around the world.
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Watch a Kiwi Re-Learn to Walk on a Custom Treadmill
September 15, 2015 — The gym: Its not just for humans anymore.
Birds are attracted to the light of the 9/11 tribute. This photograph appeared in the Sept-Oct 2013 勛圖窪蹋 Magazine issue. Kai Schreiber/Flickr Creative Commons
Making the 9/11 Memorial Lights Bird-Safe
September 11, 2015 — Migrating songbirds can get caught in the memorials beams of light. Heres how NYC 勛圖窪蹋 gets them out.
Five Bird Calls That Will Make You Laugh
September 10, 2015 — Check out these dumb (but endearing) sounds, courtesy of The Birdist.