Finding Hope in the Story of the Brown Pelican
April 08, 2020 —
After 50 years of recovery, this iconic bird is a symbol of Gulf Coast resilience.
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For Scientists Who Study Birds, This Spring Is Without Precedent
April 08, 2020 —
Due to COVID-19, many researchers who track avian health have stopped or limited work just as migration, breeding, and nesting season ramps up.
When Yellow Warblers Warn of Brood Parasites, Red-winged Blackbirds Listen
April 06, 2020 —
A new study found that the bird’s distinct warning call for Brown-headed Cowbirds might also benefit eavesdropping neighbors.
Whooping Cranes Need to Socially Distance, Too, According to New Report
April 02, 2020 —
The endangered birds’ flocks are too big, putting them at risk of disease outbreak. Breaking up the large groups requires wetland restoration.
Canceled Birding Festivals Deal Host Towns a Major Economic Blow
April 01, 2020 —
As event organizers are forced to make tough decisions over coronavirus concerns, local businesses and nonprofits brace for the fallout.
With Monitoring Limited, Someone Drove Through a Snowy Plover Nesting Site
April 01, 2020 —
Due to pandemic-related restrictions, vulnerable shorebirds may have to rely on the kindness of strangers this breeding season.
As Coronavirus Sows Turmoil and Fear, Seeking Solace in Nature's Calendar
March 30, 2020 —
COVID-19 has upended our lives, but the arrival of spring and its birds provides a comforting sense of order, writes Kenn Kaufman.
Birds Have Their Own Disease Problems That Sometimes Become Ours
March 27, 2020 —
Avians aren’t the source of COVID-19, but some do harbor pathogens that can infect humans. Here's what you need to know and how to stay safe.
This Online Art Community Celebrates Birds, and the Results Are Wonderful
March 27, 2020 —
The BirdWhisperer Project fosters creativity while bringing artists together from all over the world—no matter their skill level.
