Science Oct 11 New study finds ostriches and other large flightless birds had long-distance flying ancestors By Klara Widrig, The Conversation
Science Sep 08 Watch 8:48 How researchers restored a thriving habitat for Atlantic puffins in Maine Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Science Jun 14 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 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 Watch 9:17 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
May 22 Watch 7:35 Amy Tan turns her literary gaze on the world of birds in ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
Jun 11 Watch 7:10 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… Continue watching