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.