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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Amazing Story of the Cold War Space-Egg Race
December 15, 2017 —
You’ve probably heard of Laika, the space dog, and Ham, the space chimp. But what about Kentucky, the space chicken?
Get Ready for the Year of the Bird
December 15, 2017 —
A broad and timely alliance between Audubon, National Geographic, BirdLife, and Cornell steps up to protect birds and the places they need.
How Birds Bind Us
December 15, 2017 —
In such a divisive age, those things with feathers bring people together in so many inspiring—and creative—ways.
