The British Tried Training Gulls to Find Submarines in World War One
May 08, 2017 —
To detect deadly German subs, the Royal Navy turned to Herring Gulls.
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Nearly 400 Migratory Birds Were Killed by One Texas Building in a Single Night
May 05, 2017 —
Animal Services was able to rescue just three birds after a massive number of spring migrants hit a glass-sided tower in Galveston.
How to Take Exquisite Hummingbird Photos
May 04, 2017 —
Hummingbirds are excellent subjects for simple or high-tech techniques. Follow these pro tips for capturing the speedy birds in flight and at rest.
British Birders Chartered Private Flights to See Europe's First Red-winged Blackbird
May 02, 2017 —
The bird, a female, was reported on a remote Scottish island this weekend, inspiring "twitchers" throughout the UK to go on the chase of their lives.
The 10 Best Places to See a Migrating Red Knot (or Thousands)
May 02, 2017 —
For prime viewing, head to these East Coast beaches.
The Female Rufous Hummingbird Is a Master Nest Builder
May 01, 2017 —
Marvels of avian engineering, each nest is only the size of half a walnut.
Why the EPA Should Resist Pressure from Pesticide Makers and Stick by Its Science
April 28, 2017 —
An enormous body of research shows that organophosphate pesticides adversely affect endangered birds and other wildlife. Pesticide manufacturers prefer the Environmental Protection Agency ignore it.
Department of Interior to Lift Bans on Arctic and Atlantic Drilling, Review Current Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Plans
April 28, 2017 —
An executive order coming today will reverse Obama-era restrictions while issuing a review of the five-year plan for future oil and gas development.
How to Master Migrant Warbler Photography
April 27, 2017 —
Warblers aren't the most cooperative subjects, but they are one of the most beautiful and addictive. Follow this advice to best capture the elusive birds.
