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New Study Shows Conservation Laws Must Be Enforced to Maintain Biodiversity
December 21, 2017 — A survey of wetland birds around the globe found that merely creating environmental regulations or protected areas is not enough.
Why Some Women Are Skipping Out on the ‘Airbnb of Birding’
December 21, 2017 — People everywhere are taking advantage of the networking service Birding Pal—but the low-security setup can be a deterrent for female birders.
Proposed Mine Threatens the World's Largest Concentration of Bald Eagles
December 20, 2017 — Experts say the Alaska operation could pollute salmon-rich waterways, putting at risk the raptors—and people—that depend on the fish.
Permanence Is Just an Illusion
December 19, 2017 — In the wake of an especially destructive hurricane season, conservationists and urban planners are grappling with how to protect coastlines—and are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration.
The United State of Birding
December 19, 2017 — After a racist encounter in the field, a birder reflects on the disturbing incident and the community that helped lift him back up.
Lasers, Drones, and Air Cannons: Inside the Effort to Save Migrating Waterfowl From a Toxic Death
December 18, 2017 — Last year thousands of geese died after being poisoned by the waters of Montana's Berkeley Pit. To prevent future such disasters at the former copper mine, a variety of new tools and warning systems are being tested.
A Brief History of the Modern Chicken
December 18, 2017 — From the jungles of India to your breakfast table.
Snowy Owls at Airports Are Often Shot—But They Don’t Have to Be
December 15, 2017 — Thanks to lessons learned during the last Snowy Owl influx, more airports and falconers are prepared to remove the birds humanely.
In Belize, Finding a Balance Between Conservation and Community Needs
December 15, 2017 — After an apparent arson at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, there's a new push to quell decades-old disagreements over fishing and logging.
We Now Know the Real Range of the Extinct Carolina Parakeet
December 15, 2017 — After sifting through historic records—and forgeries—a researcher created a much more accurate map of where the bird lived.