Bluebirds Always Bring a Smile
What is it about bluebirds? They just seem to be one of the most endearing birds to be found anywhere…but…
Category: Birds
Bi-State Sage-Grouse get another chance for Endangered Species Act protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week that it is reopening consideration of whether to list the Bi-state Greater Sage-Grouse…
Bird study shows Europe’s nature in ‘dire straits’
Nearly four in 10 of Europe’s bird species are now of conservation concern—including 14% of global concern—according to researchers, who…
Can a Hawk or Owl Pose a Threat to a Small Dog or Cat?
The powerful talons of a Great Horned Owl can take prey over five pounds. Photo by Matt Cuda via Birdshare.…
Tullik’s Odyssey Continues into the Boreal Forest and Across Canada
In June 2023, several American Golden-Plovers were equipped with 3.5-gram PinPoint GPS Argos tags while nesting at Teshekpuk Lake Special…
Hummingbirds are Worth the Wait
This is especially true as you anticipate the first glimpse of a hummingbird each spring. The excitement of their arrival…
The trouble with oil and gas infrastructure
A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society that analyzed 17 years of migratory bird-nesting data in Prudhoe Bay,…
Arctic terns may navigate climate dangers
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate…
Top Ten Tips for Birding on a Budget
Homemade bird feeders can save money and the birds don’t seem to notice. Photo by Steve Byland via Birdshare. 1.…
Inflation Reduction Act is Making a Difference for Water Resources, Rural Communities, Birds
This article was co-authored by Julie Hill-Gabriel and Melinda Cep. One year ago, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act…