Water Shortages Are Shrinking Great Salt Lake and Killing Off Its ‘Corals’
October 29, 2021 —
Reef-like structures called microbialites, exposed by receding waters, are dying en masse, raising concern for millions of birds that rely on them.
An Ode to Common Birds—and to Cherishing What We’ve Got
October 19, 2021 —
The recent news about species extinctions underscores the importance of noticing and protecting everyday birds while they are still plentiful.
Wave of Hawaiian Bird Extinctions Stresses the Islands’ Conservation Crisis
October 06, 2021 —
Eight Hawaiian forest bird species are now extinct, including six honeycreepers. Only 17 of 50-plus honeycreeper species remain.
October 05, 2021 —
With their boundless enthusiasm and amazing powers of smell, canines are playing a growing role in global efforts to protect wildlife.
Amid a Drought Crisis, the Colorado River Delta Sprang to Life This Summer
October 05, 2021 —
Thanks to a historic U.S.-Mexico binational agreement, water flowing this year is providing hope for the future of a key ecosystem.
An Artificial Island May Be the Lifeline Maryland's Common Terns Need
October 04, 2021 —
Seabirds have been in worrying decline in the state's Coastal Bays region, but a makeshift nesting site shows promise to help them rebound.
October 04, 2021 —
Efforts to reform heirs' property laws are expanding access to conservation as a tool to build wealth for historically disadvantaged farmers.