Conservation

Rediscovering a Lost Babbler
March 10, 2015 — A small songbird from Myanmar hadn’t been spotted for decades.
Swamp Creature Resurfaces in Cuba
March 06, 2015 — A long-lost marsh bird is found, thanks to the persistence of an ornithologist and his team.
Nicaragua Canal Project Met With Continued Opposition
February 24, 2015 — Despite public outcry and no environmental assessment, construction continues on the waterway scheduled to slice the country in two.
Shell Could Drill in the Chukchi This Summer
February 24, 2015 — A recent environmental impact statement warns of the dangers but doesn’t forbid drilling in the Arctic sea.
India Embraces The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 23, 2015 — As birdwatching catches on in the Subcontinent, local scientists are getting a better handle on India's avian natives.
Farmers Take a Staycation to Tally Up Their Flocks
February 20, 2015 — U.K. bird count shows farms are surprisingly rife with threatened species.
Pullman National Park
An Old Chicago Neighborhood Is Now a New National Monument
February 19, 2015 — The South Side’s historic Pullman neighborhood, home to a community-run bird sanctuary, will become Chicago’s first national park.
Why Is the Houbara Bustard Making Headlines?
February 18, 2015 — A royal hunting trip in Pakistan upsets conservationists with its extravagance.
Battle Prep for Birds
February 17, 2015 — Marines training to operate 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles are creating new habitat for endangered birds.
The Sage-Grouse Initiative Scores $200 Million
February 13, 2015 — The public-private partnership to save the Greater Sage-Grouse gets a big boost.