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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Woodpecker Guides Post-Fire Forest Management

May 7, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

burned, partially burned, and living trees after a wildfire in Montana by Jeremy RobertsWhat’s good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds’ unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research into improved post-fire management. A study published in Ecological Applications describes a new tool that factors how fires burn into forest management decisions and turns science into action for wildlife conservation. [Read more…] about Woodpecker Guides Post-Fire Forest Management

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: birding, birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, nature, wildfires, Wildlife

Ask An Ornithologist Free Webinar

April 23, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

yellow throated warbler courtesy Tyler Ficker Macaulay LibraryThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology will host “Ask An Ornithologist”  an open Q&A webinar session with renowned ornithologist Dr. Kevin McGowan on Wednesday, April 26th. [Read more…] about Ask An Ornithologist Free Webinar

Filed Under: Events, Nature Tagged With: Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Help Monitor Bird Families

April 1, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Three Eastern Bluebird chicks by Glenda SimmonsAt this time of year you may see bird courting rituals, lots of singing, nest construction, and the beginnings of fragile new life. Spring also brings another season of the NestWatch citizen-science project from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, building its ever more valuable database on nesting birds. [Read more…] about Help Monitor Bird Families

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: birding, birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, nature, Wildlife

Great Backyard Bird Count Results

March 24, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count organizers estimate that more than 500,000 participants from around the globe participated. [Read more…] about Great Backyard Bird Count Results

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: birding, birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Wildlife

Great Backyard Bird Count How To: A Free Webinar

February 11, 2023 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Hairy Woodpecker by Brad ImhoffThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology will host “Get Ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count: Q&A Webinar,” a virtual program set for Wednesday, February 15th. [Read more…] about Great Backyard Bird Count How To: A Free Webinar

Filed Under: Events, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Migrating Birds, Light Pollution & Toxic Chemical Exposure

October 29, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Townsend's Warbler courtesy Cornell Lab of OrnithologyThe journeys of night-migrating birds are already fraught with danger. Light pollution adds yet another hazard beyond the increased risk of collisions with buildings or communication towers. According to a new study, birds attracted by the glow of artificial light at night are drawn into areas where they are also exposed to higher concentrations of airborne toxic chemicals. The study has just been published in the journal Global Change Biology. [Read more…] about Migrating Birds, Light Pollution & Toxic Chemical Exposure

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Bird Migration, birding, birds, clean air, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Light Pollution, nature, pollution, Science, Wildlife

Study Explores Forces Limiting Ranges of Mountain Birds

August 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ornate Hawk-Eagle by Sergio Andrés Cuéllar Ramirez A new study helps reveal why tropical mountain birds occupy such narrow elevation ranges, a mystery that has puzzled scientists for centuries. While many assumed temperature was responsible for these limited distributions, the latest research suggests competition from other species plays a bigger role in shaping bird ranges. [Read more…] about Study Explores Forces Limiting Ranges of Mountain Birds

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: birding, birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, nature, Science, Wildlife

Global Bird Populations Steadily Declining

May 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Corn Bunting by Alex LeesStaggering declines in bird populations are taking place around the world. So concludes a study from scientists at multiple institutions, recently published in the journal Annual Review of Environment and Resources.

Loss and degradation of natural habitats and direct over-exploitation of many species are cited as the key threats to avian biodiversity. Climate change is identified as an emerging driver of bird population declines. [Read more…] about Global Bird Populations Steadily Declining

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: birding, birds, Climate Change, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, nature, Science, Wildlife

Bird Migration Dashboard: A Free Webinar April 20th

April 17, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

birdcastThe Cornell Lab of Ornithology has announced “The BirdCast Dashboard – Live Radar Tracking of Bird Migration Near You,” a free webinar set for Wednesday, April 20th. [Read more…] about Bird Migration Dashboard: A Free Webinar April 20th

Filed Under: Events, Nature Tagged With: Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Migratory Birds Face Increasing Light Pollution

April 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

continental U.S. at night from satellite photosNighttime light pollution levels are increasing the most in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America according to findings based on year-round data collected over the last two decades in the Western Hemisphere.

This trend is a real concern for birds that fly at night during spring and fall migration and even during non-migratory seasons. Results of the study by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Colorado State University are published in Ecosphere. [Read more…] about Migratory Birds Face Increasing Light Pollution

Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: astronomy, Bird Migration, birding, birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Environmental History, Light Pollution, nature, pollution, Science, Wildlife

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