Climate

Life as a Castaway on an Island Owned by Seabirds
June 21, 2016 — Now in its 43rd year, Project Puffin rages on with the help of some very dedicated volunteers and interns.
Barn Owls See a Housing Boom in Walla Walla, Washington
June 10, 2016 — Birders, inmates, winemakers, and farmers are installing nest boxes to boost bird-powered rodent control.
Volunteers Fight the Tide of Disappearing Wetlands
June 07, 2016 — The Bay Area's wetlands have been badly battered, but restoration work aims to bring them back.
Update: Measure AA Passes In California
June 02, 2016 — San Francisco area residents have approved a ballot measure to restore wetlands, offering habitat for birds and a buffer from sea-level rise.
Christmas Bird Count. Camilla Cerea/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 — Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
Three Fun Ways People Are Spreading the Word on Climate Change
May 26, 2016 — These offbeat projects are raising awareness about climate-threatened birds—and getting artsy in the process.
Why Are Tropical Birds Popping Up All Over Brooklyn?
May 23, 2016 — A Colombian artist brings her native species to the city to show how exotic climate change can get.
Can A Little Bird's Big-Screen Debut Help Tackle Climate Change?
May 18, 2016 — A new video on Wood Thrush migration rallies activists in North Carolina and Belize.
One Simple Way to Help Hummingbirds Threatened by Climate Change
May 03, 2016 — By tracking these tiny birds, we can detect important imbalances in the environment.
What A Baby Puffin's Diet Tells Us About Its Future
April 27, 2016 — A new study shows that climate change and commercial fisheries are affecting the fish that young puffins eat—along with their survival.