Starlings and other invasive exotic species can be more than just an annoyance. They out-compete native wildlife, cause significant agricultural damage, threaten public safety and ultimately have an enormous economic … 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
New Whooping CraneCam Comes Online
Operation Migration’s CraneCam is now broadcasting live video around the world, offering watchers views of one of the world’s most endangered birds, the Whooping crane. Operation Migrations USA via PR.com … Read more
