In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt officially started the National Wildlife Refuge System when he protected Pelican Island Refuge in Florida. Some years later, In 1934, and after the ad hoc … Read more
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Arctic Geese Now Skipping Migration
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey has found that 30% of Pacific Brant are now wintering over in Alaska. Julia Whitty at Mother Jones reports: Usually Brant stream … Read more
New Study: Climate Change Will Alter California Bird Communities
A new Stanford study predicts that global warming will disrupt many Golden State bird communities. Lisa Krieger at Mercury News.com reports: “Climate change could scatter California’s bird communities, forcing species … Read more
10 Ideas To Get Kids Outside After School Starts
Homework, soccer practice, ballet—is there time in the schedule to play outside? Here are some tips to add some outdoor time to a busy day: Scenario #1: Traffic made you late, … Read more
Worldwide Search Is On For 47 “Lost” Bird Species
A group of wildlife experts is hoping that some feared-extinct bird species may have actually escaped extinction. The search is on. The Independent reports: “BirdLife International is launching a global attempt … … Read more
Avoiding Airliner Bird Strikes By Using Warning Lights
Keeping birds away from airliners may be getting some help from a model airplane. Robert Benincasa at NPR reports: “When US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the … Read more
Study: Birds That Think Like Humans
A Cardiff University study finds that birds may think in the same way as humans when selecting food and making choices in complex environments. New Wales.co.UK reports: “Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling … Read more
Wood Storks Make Rare Appearances In Arkansas
Wood stork populations have been increasing in Florida and other gulf states but they also seem to be moving up to Arkansas these days. Joe Mosby at the Cabin.net reports: … Read more
