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Bad News, People: 2016 Was Officially the Warmest Year on Record
January 18, 2017 — For the third year in a row, Earth has set a new record for its highest average temperature since 1880. And the evidence is everywhere.
Watch: Vice News Tonight Goes on an Audubon Christmas Bird Count
January 17, 2017 — On a cold and snowy morning in December, Vice braved the elements with a group of Brooklyn birders at Prospect Park.
Why We Need a Strong EPA
January 17, 2017 — The Environmental Protection Agency may be a popular political punching bag, but it’s crucial to protecting the health of people and birds. Here’s how.
What the Beatles Song 'Blackbird' Was Really About
January 16, 2017 — According to Paul McCartney, he was relaying a beautiful message of hope.
In Wyoming, a Statewide Relay Race to Rescue Golden Eagles
January 13, 2017 — With only three raptor rehab centers, the state relies on a network of dedicated volunteers to shuttle injured eagles, hawks, and owls for treatment.
Cool! Subaru Is Adding eBird as an Available In-Car App
January 12, 2017 — This is just brilliant.
For Actor Lili Taylor, Birding Is Full of Thrills
January 11, 2017 — On a recent Christmas Bird Count, we go on a 4 a.m. owl chase and witness a diving hawk with the veteran star and activist.
Arctic-Breeding Shorebird Populations Are Plummeting, with No Single Culprit
January 10, 2017 — As Arctic shorebird numbers decrease, scientists blame farming, hunting, development, climate change—or all of the above?
The White-winged Crossbill Is the Bird That Never Goes Home
January 10, 2017 — A continuous search for spruce cones makes this crossbill the ultimate avian nomad.