Bird and Conservation News

Florida's Shorebirds Saw a Big Breeding Bump After Hurricane Michael
November 14, 2019 — The hurricane's storm surge created optimal nesting habitat for Snowy Plovers and other beach birds, newly released data show.
Colorado Bets on New Funding for Water Plan
November 12, 2019 — This new funding represents a down payment on the needed $100 million annual investment.
Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl from Ashes of California Wildfire
November 08, 2019 — The fierce bird, nicknamed "Ram," is recovering just fine. But the species is at future risk as climate change exacerbates western wildfires.
Ä¢¹½Av's Campus Chapter Program Is Taking Off in Mississippi
November 06, 2019 — This September, Magnolia Grove Ä¢¹½Av from University of Mississippi and Birds of a Feather from Rust College volunteered together at the 20th Annual Hummingbird Celebration at Strawberry Plains Ä¢¹½Av Center.
Bird-inspired Kombucha Infusions to Quench Your Thirst
November 05, 2019
Anna’s Hummingbirds Are Expanding Their Range With Human Help
November 04, 2019 — Once restricted to southern California and the Baja Peninsula, the species' success is tied to an increase in flowery landscaping and nectar feeders.
A Stunning New Exhibit Transported Me to the Arctic Refuge—and Made Me Realize What's Truly at Risk
November 01, 2019 — By bringing the magic and splendor of the refuge to people who are unlikely to ever visit, a traveling immersive installation aims to inspire immediate action against oil development.
Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors
October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the Ä¢¹½Av Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.
Ä¢¹½Av’s New Climate Report and What it Means for Birds in the Arid West
October 22, 2019 — Fires and drought put increasing stress on western forests and the birds who live there.
Climate Change Threatens Arizona’s Forest Birds
October 22, 2019 — New Ä¢¹½Av report shows about half of Arizona’s birds are vulnerable.