Around the World, the Soothing Sounds of Birdsong Are Used as Therapy
August 19, 2019 —
The natural tunes decrease stress while possibly invigorating the mind.
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Detained Migrant Children Paint Birds as Symbols of Freedom and Home
August 19, 2019 —
Confined in a tent city near El Paso, teens portrayed parrots and quetzals in works now on display at the “Uncaged Art” exhibit.
Native Plants Share the Spotlight In These Stunning Bird Photos
August 15, 2019 —
This year's ĢAv Photography Awards introduced a new category that requires entrants to know their fauna and their flora.
Are These Birds Better Than Computers at Predicting Hurricane Seasons?
August 13, 2019 —
A nearly two-decade Veery study suggests these feathered forecasters can sense major storms months in advance.
Science Loses Ground to Economics With New Endangered Species Act Rules
August 12, 2019 —
The Trump administration's decision to weaken the widely supported law has drawn sweeping condemnation from conservationists.
How Harpy Eagles Are Designed to Kill
August 12, 2019 —
Named after the Harpies of Greek mythology, females can sport five-inch talons and weigh up to 20 pounds.
New Plan for Bears Ears National Monument Draws Fire over Tree-Clearing
August 09, 2019 —
The government says uprooting piñon-juniper forest with heavy chains improves public lands in the West, but the science is sketchy.
The Ghosts of Gone Birds Haunts an Odd and Endangered Beetle
August 09, 2019 —
After centuries of losing countless birds and other small animals, a spiral of ecological consequences has taken its toll on American burying beetles.
Five Antidotes to Beat the Birding Blues Between Migrations
August 07, 2019 —
Birders need to fill the downtime from spring to fall somehow—and they don't always have to use binoculars.
A Sassy Crow Narrates the Zombie Apocalypse in New Novel
August 07, 2019 —
“Hollow Kingdom” is Kira Jane Buxton’s love letter to crows featuring junk food, drooling dogs, and the end of humanity.
