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Meet the Little Brown Bird That Holds a Mirror Up to Humanity
April 05, 2023 — Whether we love, hate, or ignore the familiar House Sparrow, its story can teach us about how we relate to the natural world—and each other.
A Hat Tip to the Women Who Started Modern Bird Conservation in the U.S.
June 08, 2018 — A New York Historical Society exhibit reveals how fashion propelled one of the first great conservation movements.
Conservation News
Sirens of Greek Myth Were Bird-Women, Not Mermaids
April 06, 2018 — A new translation of Homer’s Odyssey corrects the record: The Sirens' seductive power lies with their otherworldly, avian knowledge.
Arts & Culture
Seven Women Who Made the World Better for Birds and People
March 31, 2016 — We’re giving a major hat tip to these die-hard conservationists, because every month should be Women's History Month.
Conservation News