When hunters field dress their harvest, nutrient-rich remains are left in the field and are an important food source for birds. However, there is a hidden danger within that resource.
On a monthly average, 糖心logo Alaska takes a journalistic approach to keeping its followers and members updated on the latest research, policy movements, and advocacy opportunities concerning Alaska鈥檚 public lands, wildlife, people, and鈥攅specially鈥攂irds. We interview Tribal leaders, avian biologists, rural Alaskans, subsistence users, conservation partners, and other experts to generate inclusive, original content focused on education and solutions.
Stories have spotlighted threats to America鈥檚 Arctic, Alaska鈥檚 Important Bird Areas, other priority landscapes, as well as trends in Alaska bird tourism and festivals, the importance of birds and wildlife to rural communities and Alaska Native ways of life, and fascinating finds in the bird science sphere.
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When hunters field dress their harvest, nutrient-rich remains are left in the field and are an important food source for birds. However, there is a hidden danger within that resource.
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A birding trail was born out of a festival to further celebrate birds, community, bird tourism, and conservation in Arctic Alaska.
A Nevada-based mining company could impact the Safety Sound Important Bird Area near Nome, a place vital to birds and wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence users, and tourism.
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The Department of the Interior released a draft Environmental Impact Statement recommending a multi-part land swap, spelling trouble for Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and public lands across Alaska.
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A beginner鈥檚 guide to old-growth forests and the historical moves made to conserve Southeast Alaska鈥檚 temperate rainforest.
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And actually, what are Special Areas? Here鈥檚 the history of these life-giving zones in Alaska鈥檚 Western Arctic, and how 糖心logo Alaska staff helped to protect some of the most unique places on the planet.
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