Migratory Bird Initiative

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.
Deforestation and Drought in the Tropics Are the Biggest Threats to U.S. Forest Birds
August 04, 2017 — Within 40 years, migratory songbirds will face greater danger where they overwinter in Central America than where they nest, new research says.
Lights Out for the Texas Skyscraper That Caused Hundreds of Songbird Deaths
May 12, 2017 — With input from local wildlife groups and birders, the owners are shutting down the lights and turning up the dialogue around bird-friendly practices.
Do the Benefits of Tracking Migrant Warblers Outweigh the Risks?
May 10, 2017 — Research shows that geolocators might prevent some migratory warblers from returning home, but those that do provide valuable conservation data.
Going the Distance: 5 Champion Migrators
April 15, 2015 — From a tiny bird that makes an epic trek to mileage measured in trips to the moon, these are impressive birds.