Migratory Bird Initiative

Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years
October 27, 2020 — Reflecting on the 鈥済ruesome and overwhelming鈥 day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Ask Kenn: Do More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States?
October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.
Ask Kenn!
What You Need to Know About the Migratory Bird Initiative
September 22, 2020 — 约炮视频 outreach biologists Mikko Jimenez and Chad Witko discuss this ambitious project to protect birds along their full migratory journeys.
News
It's Summer, and That Means Fall Migration is Already Underway
July 10, 2020 — For some migratory birds, "fall" is more of a guideline than a rule.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others
July 09, 2020 — Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find鈥攁 vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
News
The First Half of 2020 Included Some Good News for Birds
July 02, 2020 — From coast to coast, bird conservationists reported these remarkable migration success stories.
Grisly Report Raises Questions About the Cruise Industry's Impact on Migrating Birds
May 28, 2020 — Lights on ships can lure birds to their deaths, but nearly a decade after a call for more research, the scale of the problem is anyone's guess.
COVID-19
These Mighty Birds Connect People Across the Pacific Ocean Every Year
May 21, 2020 — Some of the most impressive bird migrations shrink the distance across our largest ocean.
Vermont Teens Draw Climate Solace from Drawing Birds
May 21, 2020 — Students at Brattleboro Union High School use art to channel both their climate grief and love for birds.
Climate
How Scientists Learned About The Blackpoll Warbler's Epic Migration
May 08, 2020 — Tiny, high-tech backpacks help us protect these songbirds throughout their full migratory cycle.