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A muddy Atlantic Puffin on the island of Skomer, off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales

Science Sep 08

How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

Science Jun 14

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This grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dogs to keep itself safe from predators

Previous research has shown birds frequently eavesdrop on other bird species to glean information about potential food sources or approaching danger. But, so far, scientists have documented only a few instances of birds eavesdropping on mammals.

By Christina Larson, Associated Press

Science Apr 30

A view of a pileated woodpecker on a tree
Why a woodpecker is breaking car mirrors in this small New England town

During the War of 1812, townsfolk in the tiny fishing village of Rockport, Massachusetts, hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings. Now, they’re slinging trash bags and towels over the side mirrors of their cars to protect…

By Holly Ramer, Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press

Nation Jun 15

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How Philadelphians are working to protect birds from deadly window collisions

Every year in the United States, as many as a billion birds die while migrating. These birds aren’t being killed by climate change or toxic substances in the air or water, but by collisions with glass. For our ongoing series…

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin

Arts May 22

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Amy Tan turns her literary gaze on the world of birds in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’

She’s a novelist turned naturalist. New York Times best-selling author Amy Tan has turned her intense gaze to the world of birds and shared her private drawings and musings in a new book. Jeffrey Brown joined Tan at her Northern…

By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson

Feb 27

Man to plead guilty for role in killing 3,600 birds, including eagles, to sell feathers

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

The defendants allegedly sold eagle parts on a black market that has been a long-running problem for U.S. wildlife officials.

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Dec 17

How light pollution can imperil migrating birds by luring them into cities

By Carolyn S. Burt, Kyle Horton, The Conversation

Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws them away from sites they would normally use and into risky zones.

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Jul 15

Watch 5:23
A look inside the ancient sport of falconry practiced by hunters today

By Pamela Watts, Barbara Dury and Justin Kenny, Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Falconry is considered to be the oldest sport known to man. Its participants, called falconers, train birds of prey to hunt game. As Pamela Watts of Rhode Island PBS reports, it’s also a chance to help preserve these noble creatures…

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Jun 11

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2 out of 3 North American bird species face extinction. Here’s how we can save them

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

As the climate crisis worsens, so does pressure on wildlife. The number of birds in North America has declined by 3 billion in the last 50 years. Brooke Bateman, director of climate science at the National Audubon Society, joins Ali…

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Feb 08

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Bird expert and poet Drew Lanham on how he’s inspired by the natural world

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Drew Lanham refers to himself as a ‘rare bird.’ The ornithologist, naturalist and writer says he believes conservation efforts must be a blending of rigorous science and evocative art. Lanham is among the new class of MacArthur Fellows, an honor…

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