October 03, 2023 —
Colombia is a major biodiversity hotspot in the Americas, and the successful work we do there can serve as a model for effective conservation across the Western Hemisphere.
As Avian Flu Ravaged Wild Condors, One Chick Became a Ray of Hope
October 03, 2023 —
Helpless to stop the virus, biologists did everything in their power to protect the endangered species amid the deadly crisis—including trials of an avian flu vaccine never before used on U.S. birds.
Social Dilemma: What’s at Stake When We Propel Wild Birds to Stardom?
October 03, 2023 —
Manhattan Bird Alert, a New York-based social media account, has fueled the rise of celebrity birds while attracting droves of new birders. But like many a story of unchecked fame, the phenomenon is also a cautionary tale.
Send a Child’s Imagination Soaring With This Migration-Themed Activity
October 02, 2023 —
Use the Bird Migration Explorer to learn about the journeys of different species—then write a postcard from a place one has visited.
Meet the Fire Starters Restoring One of North America’s Greatest Forests
October 02, 2023 —
In the Southeast, the fates of longleaf pines and Red-cockaded Woodpeckers are inextricably tied. To save both, we must remember how to embrace fire.