Great Blue Herons Need Alone Time, Too
August 20, 2018 —
After all the “togetherness” of the nesting colonies, the stately birds spend the off-season by themselves.
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Why Maine's Baby Puffins Are Growing So Slowly This Year
August 16, 2018 —
Many pufflings still have their immature downy feathers and have yet to fledge—signs of climate change tampering with seabird diets and survival.
California Is in Uncharted Territory with Its Raging Fires, Posing New Threats to Birds
August 16, 2018 —
The intense, frequent fires the state has seen in recent years are not normal, and sometimes not healthy for wildlife habitat.
Cocktails and Conservation Pair Perfectly at Seward Park Audubon Center
August 16, 2018 —
The center's summer series 'Restoration with a Twist' mixes native plants and boozy drinks for a rewarding—and tasty—experience.
How Birds Gave Japanese Prisoners Wings
August 15, 2018 —
More than 75 years after the U.S. government incarcerated 120,000 people, a Japanese American collects stories from survivors and descendants.
Bird Population Plummets in Piñon Forests Pummeled by Climate Change
August 14, 2018 —
In just a decade, three quarters of birds vanished after drought, heat stress, and beetles killed millions of piñon trees in the southwest.
Beep, Beep! Hear the Real-Life Call of the Greater Roadrunner
August 13, 2018 —
The cartoon character's fictional call can't compare with the soft, cooing song you might hear in southwestern deserts.
Better Know a Bird: The American Coot and Its Wonderfully Weird Feet
August 13, 2018 —
The odd-looking foot is perfectly built for getting around on land or water. It's not bad for a little wrestling, either.
Algae, Algae Everywhere: Florida’s Water Crisis Makes Headlines Across the Country
August 10, 2018 —
Starving chicks, dead fish, and coughing fits are all signs that something is wrong.
