How black paint can drastically reduce bird deaths at wind farms
Politicians who lobby against the renewable energy industry often use the death toll of birds at wind farms as a way to argue against wind energy. But apparently, there’s a simple solution to reduce the number of deaths that happen at the blades of wind turbines: black paint. According to a Read More...
Birdseed is expensive. Grow it yourself with these beautiful flowers
There is a certain joy to seeing birds grace your garden and eat from the bird feeder. With that said, have you seen the price of birdseed lately? It’s expensive. In one city in the Southeast, a 50-pound bag of black oil sunflower seed costs $64.99. Fortunately, there’s a much more Read More...
African grey parrots are among the smartest AND kindest in the animal kingdom
Humans and a few other mammals stand out among animals by showing acts of kindness and altruism towards others in need, but a new study suggests that some birds may also make it to the list of selfless animals. Researchers from the Max Planck Institute have found that the African grey parrots Read More...
NYC just passed a new law to protect migrating birds from crashing into windows
Sitting on the Atlantic Flyway, New York City is a well-known hotspot for avian biodiversity. Each year during the spring and fall migration seasons, New Yorkers can spot over a hundred species passing through the city. But as the cityscape is dominated by high-rise buildings with transparent Read More...
New Zealand’s rarest bird is having its best breeding season in decades
The kākāriki karaka, also known as the orange-fronted parakeet, is New Zealand’s rarest mainland forest bird. Around the world, it was estimated that the population of this critically endangered species ranged between 100-300. But this breeding season has apparently been the most the fruitful Read More...
Other than birds, you shouldn’t be feeding wild animals
Whether it’s a birdfeeder on an apartment terrace or a corn feeder for backyard deer, many people enjoy attracting wildlife with the offer of food. But experts say doing so can have dangerous consequences for both animals and humans. According to a wildlife biologist for the Pennsylvania State Read More...
Scientists in New Zealand are using ‘eavesdropping’ technology to protect birds
This week we’re giving extra attention to birds, bees and all the pollinators that keep our ecosystems in order. For today’s edition, let’s have a word about the Hihi bird—a rare species of bird that was recently reintroduced to a nature reserve in New Zealand after being regionally extinct Read More...
Hundreds of bird species will benefit from new land-protection bill
Last week, the US Senate passed the most significant land-protection legislation in a decade touching every state in the country and protecting more than 1.3 million acres of wilderness from any damaging human intervention. Among other provisions, the legislation extends an important program that Read More...
Turning off the lights in New York to save migrating birds
It is estimated that one billion migrating birds crash into buildings in the U.S. every year due to disorientation caused by electric lights. Since New York State is a heavy bird migration route, the state authorities have decided to turn off bright outdoor lights at all public buildings between Read More...