All Bird and Conservation News

August 16, 2017 — A biologist traced mercury from a company spill to contamination in songbirds, and devised a new way to hold polluters financially accountable.

August 15, 2017 — A new community-sourced project is tackling the gender and geographical skew in avian song research.

August 15, 2017 — The amateur photographer gave her winnings to Skywatch Bird Rescue and Conservation, where she is an active volunteer.

August 14, 2017 — Located in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, the refuge features a variety of habitats that are home to a staggering diversity of birds and other wildlife. Growing evidence suggests the wall could go right through it all.

August 11, 2017 — More spectacular shots from our 2017 Audubon Photography Awards.

August 10, 2017 — As experienced by yours truly.

August 09, 2017 — These chatty birds string their sentences together in a specific order to rally friends and fend off foes.

August 08, 2017 — The report, which paints a dire picture of the planetary changes caused by warming temperatures, is awaiting official White House approval. But scientists worry its findings will be downplayed or suppressed.

August 08, 2017 — Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.

August 07, 2017 — Every year birds replace wing feathers crucial for flight, but how long this process takes can vary.