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Find Northern Saw-whet Owls With These Five Tips
January 26, 2018 — One of our smallest owl species, they can be found in suburbs and cities.
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Explained
January 26, 2018 — Don’t know what the MBTA even is? Here’s your comprehensive guide to the Act—including why it's at risk.
New Zealand’s Rare Hutton’s Shearwater Rebounds Despite Brutal Earthquake
January 25, 2018 — Researchers feared heavy damage to the species after a 7.8-magnitude quake. A year later, the first survey since proves the birds' resilience.
Merlins Could Prevent a Piping Plover Comeback Around the Great Lakes
January 25, 2018 — A study finds that the falcon’s resurgence poses a threat to nesting plovers. Should the raptors be removed or killed to save the endangered species?
A Questionable Piece of Legislation Could Drastically Change Our National Forests
January 24, 2018 — Currently sitting in the Senate: a bill to expand the Forest Service’s ability to cut down trees without going through proper environmental checks.
This Newly Discovered Dino-Bird Sported Flashy, Iridescent Feathers
January 23, 2018 — A Chinese fossil suggests that some feathered dinosaurs flaunted glamorous getups to rival the colorful displays of modern birds.
Birds Have Built-In Goggles
January 22, 2018 — A third eyelid provides the extra protection needed to fly and hunt.
Backyard Photography—When Your Backyard Is Also a Nature Preserve
January 19, 2018 — Tara Tanaka and her husband fell in love with the swamp in their backyard. So they bought it, and now she documents its wildlife.
The Search and Recovery of Condor Chick 871, Wildfire Survivor
January 18, 2018 — When the Thomas Fire approached a California Condor nest last month, the chick’s radio signal went dark. Biologists recently returned to the burn area to find her.
The Bomb Cyclone Forced Hundreds of Killdeers to Bermuda
January 17, 2018 — The birds typically stay on the U.S. mainland all winter, but this month's extreme weather resulted in an influx of visitors to the island.