Bird conservation groups use data from birdwatchers to fill critical information gaps for declining species

A study published in the journal Ornithological Applications shows how conservation organizations are using data from ...
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New report reveals bird losses in all habitats except wetlands

Oct. 12—WASHINGTON, D.C. — A newly released "State of the Birds" report for the United States reveals a tale of two trends: one hopeful, one dire. Long-term trends for waterfowl show strong increases ...

Hunting: Disease, habitat loss imperil conservation

Chronic wasting disease might not be an existential threat to deer, but it certainly threatens to radically alter deer ...
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Restoring bird habitats while sustaining ours

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share via Email This past spring, Dr. Lenore Tedesco was looking out her window at The Wetlands Institute that sits in the middle ...
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Create the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary

Create an all-inclusive bird sanctuary in your backyard with plants that provide what birds need most for food, shelter and ...
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Building a bird-friendly habitat in your backyard

To support a biodiverse environment, it’s important to consider how the landscape impacts local bird life. Nesting season is a great time to observe birds in your backyard. Check out these tips on the ...
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Latest wild bird study shows benefits of natural habitat

In 2006, an E.coli outbreak devastated the spinach industry and farmers were pressured to remove natural habitat to keep wildlife and the foodborne pathogens they can sometimes carry away from crops.
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North American grassland birds in peril, spurring all-out effort to save birds and their habitat

POTTER, Neb. (AP) — When Reed Cammack hears the first meadowlark of spring, he knows his family has made it through another cold, snowy winter on the South Dakota prairie. Nothing’s better, he says, ...
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When We Restore Forests, We Also Preserve Bird Habitats

Birds are more than mere symbols of seasonal change or nature’s background music; they are vital indicators of ecological health. When bird populations decline, it not only threatens their survival ...

Mount Pleasant neighborhood residents fear fountains could disrupt beloved bird rookery

Rivertowne on the Wando residents fear a bird rookery that attracts wood storks and other wading birds will be disturbed by ...

How to Keep Birds Visiting Your Garden all Winter Long

With the right mix of food, water and shelter, your yard can become a reliable, welcoming home for birds all winter long. “A ...
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Wisconsin’s Winter Birds and Their Habitats

Meet Wisconsin’s winter birds and learn how they survive cold and snow. Join Robert S. Ellarson as he explores Wisconsin’s winter birds and how they survive freezing temperatures. Learn about ...