Bird and Conservation News

The Nicaragua Canal: Still a Very Bad Plan
October 08, 2015 — Construction of the canal, already delayed by more than a year, will harm the environment and the local community, according to a new environmental impact assessment.
Climate Change May Swallow Albatross鈥 Nesting Grounds Sooner Than We Thought
October 08, 2015 — Bigger storms caused by rising seas will flood seabird nests long before their colonies are actually submerged鈥攁nd albatrosses may be too stubborn to adapt.
How to Welcome Winter Birds
October 06, 2015 — Fall may mean migration, but one bird鈥檚 north is just another bird鈥檚 south.
Shell Halts Arctic Drilling
September 28, 2015 — 鈥淒isappointing鈥 results in the Chukchi Sea spur the oil and gas company to shelve exploration activity.
6 Other Birds That Will Benefit From Sagebrush Conservation
September 22, 2015 — As much as we love them, it's not just about the Greater Sage-Grouse.
6 Ways to Help Sage-grouse Right Now
September 22, 2015 — The Greater Sage-grouse won鈥檛 be listed under the Endangered Species Act, but that doesn鈥檛 mean important conservation opportunities aren鈥檛 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.
Make Migration-Friendly Window Decorations
September 18, 2015 — Help your feathered friends through their journey with an easy DIY project.
Volunteers Are Keeping Track of Airport Arrivals of the Bird Kind
September 18, 2015 — Planting native grasses around airfields could be the key to helping birds and planes coexist.
Parrot Perps and a Foul Owl: A Roundup of Troublesome Birds
September 15, 2015 — Perching on presidents鈥 heads, swearing at old ladies鈥攔ead about recent avian offenses from around the world.