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U.S. Senate Introduces New Program to Assess and Monitor Saltwater Lake Ecosystems in the West
July 09, 2020 — To better protect people and birds, Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ science makes the case for the U.S. government’s first coordinated regional assessment of Great Basin saline lakes.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others
July 09, 2020 — Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find—a vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
Fireworks explode over a colony of Black Skimmers. Photo: Holley Short.
Beach-Nesting Colonies Make it through Independence Day Weekend with Help from Coastal Staff and Volunteers
July 08, 2020 — Fireworks abounded but preparation and teamwork protected the colonies and nesting sites. However, St. Pete Beach lost chicks as nesting birds panicked.
How to Snap Amazing Photos of Birds Under the Water
July 08, 2020 — Birds dive, swim, and wade—and so can you with the proper gear. The winner of the 2020 Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Photography Award explains how to expand your wildlife photography this summer.
2020 Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Photography Awards Winners Display the Magic of Avian Life
July 08, 2020 — In its eleventh year, North America’s premier bird photography competition showcases the splendor of birds through captivating photographs.
Great Egret. Photo: Patricia McGuire.
Governor DeSantis Signs Water, Resiliency, and Budget Legislation, Rejects Bad Development Bill
July 07, 2020 — Florida heads into next year with a strong environmental budget.
In Los Angeles, Rich Neighborhoods Enjoy More Street Trees and a Lot More Birds
July 07, 2020 — City-owned trees—especially native species—offer important habitat for urban birds, a study finds. But the benefits aren't evenly distributed.
The Bird World Is Grappling With Its Own Confederate Relic: McCown's Longspur
July 02, 2020 — A grassland species named for an ornithologist who later became a Confederate general, the longspur has sparked a fiery debate over which honorific bird names should be reconsidered. Some say all of them.