Seeing the Birds for the Forest
Magazines face unprecedented challenges just getting to press, but we have our eye on the long game.
Portrait of a Forest on the Climate Edge
In Minnesota, a boreal forest ecosystem could shift north over the Canada border this century. Local photographers, scientists, and land managers are grappling with what that means—and how to respond.
A Global Antenna Network Is the Next Frontier of Migration Science
September 21, 2022 —
Motus stations across the landscape pick up ‘pings’ from any radio-tagged birds that fly past. The data, open to everyone, are painting a fuller picture of the journeys the creatures make.
This Tiny Brazilian Island Could Hold the Key to the Purple Martin’s Future
September 21, 2022 —
Vast numbers of the swallows pass through one roost in the heart of the Amazon before winging their way to North American birdhouses. Studying it could provide clues to the species’ decline.
Best-Selling Author Jeff VanderMeer Finds That Nature Is Stranger Than Fiction
September 21, 2022 —
The novelist attained fame with gripping works of eco-fiction. How hard could it be to rewild his own backyard?
Vermont's Birders and Landowners Are Joining Forces to Contribute to Science
September 21, 2022 —
A new program recruits volunteers to survey breeding birds that would otherwise go uncounted.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Is Powered by People
September 21, 2022 —
Our chapters, our members—you—are what make Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ successful, and our collective power can accomplish great things for everyone.
It’s the Moment of Truth for the Northern Spotted Owl
September 20, 2022 —
Preventing the Pacific Northwest icon’s extinction calls for aggressive intervention, including killing another owl species. Will we act fast enough?
Who Runs the Forest? Increasingly, in the Southeast, It’s Women
September 20, 2022 —
New groups are cultivating communities of women who manage their trees with economic and ecosystem sustainability in mind.
The Western Tanager of Tomorrow
September 19, 2022 —
George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful songbird in a climate-devastated future.
These Native Meadows in Motown Aim to Boost Birdlife and Neighbors’ Well-Being
September 19, 2022 —
Detroit Bird City breathes new life into dormant parks, creating havens for residents and avian visitors.
From Ground to Orbit, Space Industry’s Lift-Off Sparks Environmental Concerns
September 19, 2022 —
As more rockets take flight, how will we protect life at home?
How New Jersey Plans to Relocate Flooded ‘Ghost Forests’ Inland
September 19, 2022 —
A $20 million cedar restoration project in the state’s Pine Barrens shows how people can help vanishing habitats outpace sea-level rise.
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