Conservation

Hog Island Osprey Chick Snatched From Nest by Great Horned Owl
July 26, 2019 — Despite this year’s use of stylized mannequins to deter predators, Steve and Rachel's nest was attacked once again.
EPA Approval of Controversial Pesticide Raises Concerns for Bees and Birds
July 25, 2019 — Sulfoxaflor, seen as a replacement for bee-killing chemicals known as neonics, might be just as dangerous.
Updated: Trump Admin Halts Its Push for a Road Through Alaska's Izembek Refuge
July 23, 2019 — The government dropped its appeal of a judge's ruling that protected the bird-rich wilderness—but a new land deal was reached soon after.
The Kirtland’s Warbler Has Recovered, But the Hard Work of Saving It Will Never Stop
July 22, 2019 — Sustained management is the only way to prevent a population backslide once the bird sheds its endangered status later this year.
A Simple Technology Could Help Stop Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
July 19, 2019 — It’s not rocket science, but it does build on the avian ability to see UV lights—with strong results.
Arizonans Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
July 16, 2019 — A DIY nest box program run by Tucson ÃÛèÖAPP provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
July 16, 2019 — Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
Seabird Experts Turn to Algorithms to Help Keep Fishing Boats in Line
July 15, 2019 — A new machine-learning system for tracking vessel activity could provide relief for albatrosses in harm's way.
Scientists Race to Uncover the Secrets of Madagascar’s Treasure-Filled Forests
July 15, 2019 — The rediscovery of a long-lost duck spurred the creation of two protected areas in the country. Now researchers are scouring these spots for other endemic species before it's too late.
The State of North America's Grassland Birds
July 11, 2019 — A new ÃÛèÖAPP report identifies the species most vulnerable to ÃÛèÖAPP change and the places they need as temperatures rise.