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Greater Sage-Grouse Populations Have Plunged by 80 Percent Since 1965
March 30, 2021 — Outlining steep losses and a gloomy future for the bird without action, a new government report aims to stem further declines with an advanced monitoring program.
Ducks Are Moving North as Winters Warm
March 30, 2021 — A new study confirms that some Southern waterfowl populations are dwindling as birds opt for northern locales that were previously too cold.
Margaret Atwood Talks Bird Lore To Celebrate the ‘Bedside Book of Birds’
March 29, 2021 — The reissue of this love letter to birds, by the noted author's late partner Graeme Gibson, delves into the varied intersections between human and avian lives.
A Bird (and People) Budget for Arizona’s Legislature
March 26, 2021 — The state must capitalize on the opportunity to fund water and environmental protection.
Do Yourself a Favor This Spring: Go See the American Woodcock’s ‘Sky Dance’
March 26, 2021 — Timberdoodles have one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds, and you should definitely check it out. Here’s how.
Un presupuesto de aves (y personas) para la legislatura de Arizona
March 26, 2021 — El Estado debe aprovechar la oportunidad para financiar la protección del agua y el medio ambiente.
Louisiana Beach Rocked by Two Hurricanes is Ready for Nesting Birds
March 25, 2021 — Volunteers removed thousands of pounds of hurricane debris and helped southwest Louisiana bounce back from a tough hurricane season.
When It Gets Too Hot, Phoenix's Lovebirds Turn to Air Conditioning
March 25, 2021 — Feral parrots in North America’s hottest city have found a creative way to stay cool in extreme heat, expected to get worse with climate change.
What a Songbird Lost at Sea Taught Me About Survival
March 24, 2021 — Aboard a mission to explore the alien life of the deep ocean, a chance encounter with a migratory bird offered a point of connection—one that has felt poignant this past year.  
A New Book Showcases the Beauty and Grit of New York City's Wildflowers
March 24, 2021 — Photographer Andrew Garn reveals, in stunning detail, the diverse flora that many city dwellers may overlook but birds can't do without.