How a Small Army of Scientists Hopes to Save the World's Rarest Sandpiper
December 22, 2017 —
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper, on the edge of extinction, is finally catching a break after scientists persuaded hunters to become fishermen instead.
Why Some Women Are Skipping Out on the ‘Airbnb of Birding’
December 21, 2017 —
People everywhere are taking advantage of the networking service Birding Pal—but the low-security setup can be a deterrent for female birders.
Proposed Mine Threatens the World's Largest Concentration of Bald Eagles
December 20, 2017 —
Experts say the Alaska operation could pollute salmon-rich waterways, putting at risk the raptors—and people—that depend on the fish.
December 19, 2017 —
In the wake of an especially destructive hurricane season, conservationists and urban planners are grappling with how to protect coastlines—and are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration.
December 19, 2017 —
After a racist encounter in the field, a birder reflects on the disturbing incident and the community that helped lift him back up.
Lasers, Drones, and Air Cannons: Inside the Effort to Save Migrating Waterfowl From a Toxic Death
December 18, 2017 —
Last year thousands of geese died after being poisoned by the waters of Montana's Berkeley Pit. To prevent future such disasters at the former copper mine, a variety of new tools and warning systems are being tested.