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The ‘Godfather of Biodiversity’ on Why Two Degrees of Warming Must Be Avoided
May 08, 2019 — Renowned biologist Thomas Lovejoy talks climate change and explains why restoring ecosystems plays a crucial part in curbing rising temperatures.
Six Eye-Catching Warblers That Deserve Your Attention
May 08, 2019 — Spring is the ideal season to spot songbirds of every hue. Here’s your introduction to a common North American family.
Waves of Opposition Deter Interior's Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling
May 07, 2019 — The Interior Department paused its push for oil and gas leases, giving coastal communities more time to organize and speak out.
Get to Know the Rambunctious Bushtit
May 06, 2019 — One of our tiniest songbirds, Bushtits can be found foraging in flocks throughout the west.
Sooty Tern Vomit Tells a Worrisome Story
May 06, 2019 — Populations of the seabird on Ascension Island have plummeted since the 1950s. A disrupted food chain could be to blame, scientists say.
When Women Run the Bird World
May 03, 2019 — For decades female birders have been the silent majority. Now they’re starting their own movements to transform a privileged culture.
Did Crows Actually Make These Gifts for the Human Who Feeds Them?
May 03, 2019 — The corvid brainiacs are known to leave trinkets behind, but scientists caution against reading too much into their motives.
A Birder's Workout Guide for Preventing Warbler Neck
May 02, 2019 — Feeling the burn during migration? Build your core muscles with these six expert-approved exercises.
Here’s Why Birds Rub Their Beaks on Stuff
May 01, 2019 — There’s more to this behavior than meets the eye. Some of it meets the nose.
Extreme Weather Caused Chaos for This Year's Crane Tourism Season
May 01, 2019 — Nebraska's Rowe Sanctuary saw a record number of migrating Sandhill Cranes, but the lack of visitors mean a hard financial year ahead.