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Birding That Counts
This month, 65,000 volunteers are tromping, binoculars in hand, through mud, snow, and freezing cold. The 113th Christmas Bird Count is underway. Past counts have made a real difference for bird science and conservation. Kenn Kaufman shares CBC lore and feather-raising tales of bird count prowess. Read more. |
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A View from the Central Flyway
New Hope for Dancing Chickens
Late last month the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially acknowledged what we have known for a while. The Lesser Prairie-Chicken, a colorful grouse native to the southern Plains, is headed for trouble. More than 80 percent of its prairie habitat is gone, and energy developers have their sights on much of what remains. The USFWS's recently proposed "threatened" listing is a call to action for public and private groups to work together to conserve the bird's habitat. Read more.
10 Under 10,000 – Birds on the Brink
Pollution, habitat destruction, and now global climate change are shoving more and more birds into the ecological red zone. Audubon has identified 10 bird species whose populations have fallen below 10,000 individuals. We call them the '10 Under 10,000.' From the Bahamas to the Arctic, birds like the Piping Plover, Black Oystercatcher, and Florida Scrub-Jay are declining in number. Their plight underscores the urgency of our conservation efforts. Read more. |
HOLIDAY GIVING
Last Minute Gifts for Bird-lovers
Save birds while giving to the birder in your life. Adopt a Painted Bunting, Bald Eagle, or 14 other species. You'll be advancing conservation and providing a loved one with a beautiful gift that matters.
WINTER FEEDERS
Hot Tips for Cold Weather Feeders
Famed ornithologist Steve Kress shares advice on what to feed backyard birds in winter. His main recommendation: Offer a variety of foods and feeders in your yard to keep the cardinals, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and chickadees fat and happy. |
