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Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors
October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.
In Netflix's ‘Dancing with the Birds,’ We See the Other Side of Bizarre Avian Spectacle
October 23, 2019 — The new documentary showcases males' obsessive preparations and strange performances—and the gazes of female birds watching nearby.
The World’s Top Natural History Museums Have a Male Bird Bias
October 23, 2019 — A new study finds that only 40 percent of bird specimens are female, a skew in the biodiversity catalogue that limits ecological research.
Listen to the Loudest Bird Ever Recorded
October 21, 2019 — For female White Bellbirds, hearing a suitor's mating call is like putting her head in the speaker at a rock concert, a new study shows.
How Well Do You Know the Blue Jay?
October 21, 2019 — There's a lot more to these birds than being feeder bullies.
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Plans that Lifted Sage-Grouse Protections
October 17, 2019 — The injunction supports conservationists' claims that the industry-friendly plans are illegal, and puts stronger protections back in place for now.
Hundreds of Swifts Struck the NASCAR Hall of Fame Last Night; 97 Died on Impact
October 16, 2019 — The incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, has puzzled experts, who can only speculate as to why Chimney Swifts were on the move at night.
How to Be a Low-Carbon Traveler
October 16, 2019 — Easy tips for getting from A to B without emitting so much C.
How to Strategically Organize for a Cause
October 16, 2019 — Mobilizing people isn't enough. You need the right network and a plan.
How to Help Green Your Town
October 16, 2019 — From the workplace to city hall, here are some ways to make your community more climate-friendly.