Bird and Conservation News

Battling Shell’s Claim to the Arctic
June 05, 2015 — ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and a league of conservation groups are taking their fight against drilling in the Chukchi Sea to court.
News
A Very Presidential Red-tailed Hawk
June 03, 2015 — A bold bird settles in at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Birds in the News
Zoos Take a Walk on the Wild Side
June 03, 2015 — Captive breeding and relocation programs are helping to restore rare bird populations around the world.
Conservation
Call of the Wild
June 01, 2015 — When birds and other animals sound the alarm, the rest of the forest is listening.
Birds in the News
What’s Up With the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 29, 2015 — A definitive guide to the most talked-about bird in the West.
Conservation
Department of the Interior Reveals Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plans
May 29, 2015 — The Bureau of Land Management announced plans to maintain habitat for the Greater Sage-Grouse while still fostering the Western economy.
Conservation
Java Sparrows Know How to Jam
May 28, 2015 — The Indonesian songbirds drum up a repertoire of bill clicks and taps before mating.
Birds in the News
Interior Announces Sage-Grouse Conservation Plans for Tens of Millions of Acres of the American West
May 28, 2015 — Over 60 percent of key grouse habitat on federal lands will gain improved protections.
Press Room
‘Knests’ For the Kneedy
May 28, 2015 — This simple DIY project provides plenty of comfort for orphaned birds.
Activities
Britain Builds Fast Lanes for Ducks
May 26, 2015 — A new campaign encourages pedestrians to step aside for birds.
Birds in the News