Science

September 25, 2020 — When it comes to droughts, the costs of climate change are too high for both birds and people.

September 23, 2020 — On land and sea, birds are at risk when the temperature spikes.

September 22, 2020 — Climate change is a major driver of increasingly severe storms that threaten North American birds.

September 21, 2020 — While wildfires are natural parts of many landscapes in North America, today's megafires pose new challenges to birds and people.

September 11, 2020 — Big burns are natural, but climate change could make especially destructive fire seasons the new normal.

September 04, 2020 — The loss of a species should always capture our attention, but it need not always demand our grief.

August 05, 2020 — A new study finds that these extreme events at sea can rapidly redistribute habitats and animals, including fish and seabirds.

July 21, 2020 — Researchers could use birders' sharp eyes to help with these digital community-science projects.

July 10, 2020 — A growing body of research shows that more species eat truffles than we realize, benefitting the mushrooms and the trees they grow on.

July 07, 2020 — City-owned trees—especially native species—offer important habitat for urban birds, a study finds. But the benefits aren't evenly distributed.