Birds in the News

Why I Collected a Moustached Kingfisher
October 07, 2015 — The field biologist who has spent 20 years working in the Solomon Islands explains the reasoning behind his decision.
How to Welcome Winter Birds
October 06, 2015 — Fall may mean migration, but one bird’s north is just another bird’s south.
Shell Halts Arctic Drilling
September 28, 2015 — “Disappointing” results in the Chukchi Sea spur the oil and gas company to shelve exploration activity.
Knights in Shining Fur: The Fight to Save Australia's Littlest Penguins
September 25, 2015 — Most dogs harass nesting birds. But maremma dogs helped revive a penguin colony off of Australia's coast.
What It’s Like to Judge the Duck Stamp Contest
September 22, 2015 — APP’s own Connie Sanchez was one of this year’s judges. She gives us the inside scoop.
6 Ways to Help Sage-grouse Right Now
September 22, 2015 — The Greater Sage-grouse won’t be listed under the Endangered Species Act, but that doesn’t mean important conservation opportunities aren’t ongoing.
Unprecedented Conservation Efforts Keep Greater Sage-Grouse Off Endangered Species List
September 22, 2015 — After more than a decade of work, the collaborative approach to protecting the bird pays off.
Watch a Kiwi Re-Learn to Walk on a Custom Treadmill
September 15, 2015 — The gym: It’s not just for humans anymore.
Parrot Perps and a Foul Owl: A Roundup of Troublesome Birds
September 15, 2015 — Perching on presidents’ heads, swearing at old ladies—read about recent avian offenses from around the world.
Bird Blotter
Birds are attracted to the light of the 9/11 tribute. This photograph appeared in the Sept-Oct 2013 APP Magazine issue. Kai Schreiber/Flickr Creative Commons
Making the 9/11 Memorial Lights Bird-Safe
September 11, 2015 — Migrating songbirds can get caught in the memorial’s beams of light. Here’s how NYC APP gets them out.