Conservation News

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More Than Half of U.S. Birds Are in Decline, Warns New Report
October 12, 2022 — The 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report shows plummeting bird populations across almost all habitats while highlighting the need for further conservation efforts.
North American Birds Face Their Own Pandemic With Latest Bout of Avian Flu
April 21, 2022 — Typically a threat to mainly domestic poultry, the virus has infected and killed an unprecedented number of wild birds, worrying experts.
Feral Honey Bees Pose a New Threat to Endangered Seabirds
April 01, 2022 — On the Hawaiian island of Kaua鈥榠, the invasive insects can cause nest abandonment and even kill chicks when they invade burrows.
Farms With Natural Habitat Gain More Benefits From Birds
March 23, 2022 — A study finds that weaving wild patches into farmland can attract more beneficial species, reducing crop damage and risks to food safety.
How Webcams Are Helping Scientists Save One of the World鈥檚 Rarest Seabirds
March 15, 2022 — For the past decade, the CahowCam Project has entertained viewers while revealing new insights into the lives of the endangered Bermuda Petrel.
Pesticide Spraying on National Wildlife Refuges Needs to Stop, Advocates Say
March 15, 2022 — Green groups are urging the federal government to ban harmful agricultural chemicals on public lands set aside for vulnerable species.
The Klamath Basin鈥檚 Water Crisis Is a Growing Disaster for Waterfowl
March 11, 2022 — Some of the continent鈥檚 most important wetland habitat is drying up. Without urgent action, we may be witnessing the death of a flyway.
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The Amazon Could Soon Transition to a Dry, Savanna-like Ecosystem
March 08, 2022 — A new study shows that more than 75 percent of the rainforest is losing its ability to recover from droughts and fires鈥攁 finding with huge consequences for humans and wildlife alike.
Can Laser Pointers Help Solve a City鈥檚 Crow Problem?
March 01, 2022 — Sunnyvale, California recently began using lasers to deter large flocks of roosting crows. The effectiveness of these tools, however, can vary.
A Court Ruling Could Clear the Way for Biden to Confront Oil and Gas
February 09, 2022 — Citing climate change, a judge threw out the largest sale of drilling rights in U.S. history, raising questions about the legal basis for future leasing.