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The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans

The Urdaibai Bird Center successfully rewilded an area, becoming a key stopover for migrating birds amid growing development pressures.

Migrating birds find refuge in pop-up habitats - High Country News

The BirdReturns program helps create temporary wetlands for migrating birds by incentivizing rice farmers to alter flooding schedules.
California's Central Valley is a critical habitat for migrating birds, which face declining populations due to wetlands loss.

The Basque Country nature reserve at risk from Guggenheim expansion plans

The Urdaibai Bird Center successfully rewilded an area, becoming a key stopover for migrating birds amid growing development pressures.

Migrating birds find refuge in pop-up habitats - High Country News

The BirdReturns program helps create temporary wetlands for migrating birds by incentivizing rice farmers to alter flooding schedules.
California's Central Valley is a critical habitat for migrating birds, which face declining populations due to wetlands loss.
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from Cornell Chronicle
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Mapping bird migration with feathers for conservation | Cornell Chronicle

Urgent conservation efforts are needed for declining songbird species, particularly migratory ones.
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from Nature
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I track bird movement to enhance conservation efforts

Conservation efforts are crucial for the recovery of the yellow-breasted chat, which faces declining populations due to habitat loss.

Opinion | Why our columnist is giving his farm to the birds

Creating bird-friendly habitats is a challenging yet necessary action to combat the alarming decline in bird populations.

I track bird movement to enhance conservation efforts

Conservation efforts are crucial for the recovery of the yellow-breasted chat, which faces declining populations due to habitat loss.

Opinion | Why our columnist is giving his farm to the birds

Creating bird-friendly habitats is a challenging yet necessary action to combat the alarming decline in bird populations.
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#wildlife-rehabilitation

Nox the UC Berkeley falcon flies again, his broken wing mended

Nox, a rehabilitated peregrine falcon, demonstrates resilience as he successfully returns to the wild after overcoming a serious injury.

Millions of Birds Are Flying Over DC. Here's How You Can Keep Them Safe. - Washingtonian

High migration activity seen in DC with millions of birds passing through, highlighting urban collision risks.

More birds die in NYC and the U.S. due to building strikes than previously thought

Birds that collide with windows have a lower survival rate than commonly believed, leading to a significant number of deaths.

Nox the UC Berkeley falcon flies again, his broken wing mended

Nox, a rehabilitated peregrine falcon, demonstrates resilience as he successfully returns to the wild after overcoming a serious injury.

Millions of Birds Are Flying Over DC. Here's How You Can Keep Them Safe. - Washingtonian

High migration activity seen in DC with millions of birds passing through, highlighting urban collision risks.

More birds die in NYC and the U.S. due to building strikes than previously thought

Birds that collide with windows have a lower survival rate than commonly believed, leading to a significant number of deaths.
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I track the movements of the mysterious storm bird

Understanding the movement patterns of European storm petrels is crucial for their conservation due to heavy pollution in the Mediterranean.

75,000 birds die during ongoing outbreak at California refuge

A severe botulism outbreak has killed an estimated 75,000 to 80,000 birds at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge, raising concerns about wetland health.
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Kite festival raises awareness for endangered species

The 'Sky Wonders' festival celebrates kites while raising awareness about endangered bird species along the Via Pontica migratory route.

Scientists Made a List of Lost Birds and Now They Want Us to Find Them

The rediscovery of the Santa Marta sabrewing emphasizes ongoing conservation needs for endangered bird species.

Kite festival raises awareness for endangered species

The 'Sky Wonders' festival celebrates kites while raising awareness about endangered bird species along the Via Pontica migratory route.

Scientists Made a List of Lost Birds and Now They Want Us to Find Them

The rediscovery of the Santa Marta sabrewing emphasizes ongoing conservation needs for endangered bird species.
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Gay flamingo couple Curtis and Arthur hatch chick at Paignton Zoo - LGBTQ Nation

A same-sex pair of Chilean flamingos at Paignton Zoo successfully hatched a chick, illustrating changing perceptions of animal parenting and breeding programs.

Design Commission hears how buildings can be safer for birds - Austin Monitor

The Travis Audubon Society hopes to lead Austin towards bird-friendly building policies to save hundreds of birds annually with minimal cost impact.
#environmental-impact

Birds Can't Keep Up With Climate Change

Migration timing mismatch due to climate change leads to survival threats for birds like western tanagers.
Study shows the impact of climate change on altering the timing of spring and food availability for migratory birds.

Birds are also threatened by drug trafficking in Central America

Drug trafficking in Central America contributes significantly to deforestation, affecting bird habitats and populations.

Birds Can't Keep Up With Climate Change

Migration timing mismatch due to climate change leads to survival threats for birds like western tanagers.
Study shows the impact of climate change on altering the timing of spring and food availability for migratory birds.

Birds are also threatened by drug trafficking in Central America

Drug trafficking in Central America contributes significantly to deforestation, affecting bird habitats and populations.
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Near Flaco's Hunting Grounds, a Regreening of Central Park

Bird conservation efforts in urban areas are crucial, including using bird-friendly glass and stickers to reduce collisions.
Injuries to celebrity bird Flaco highlight the dangers birds face in urban environments, such as poisoning and collisions.

Britain's loudest bird is making a comeback in London

The bittern, the loudest bird in Britain, is making a comeback in London, with over 200 breeding pairs recorded.
Reed beds at the London Wetland Centre have provided a suitable habitat for the bittern to breed and hunt.
The rising numbers of bitterns is seen as a success for wetland conservation efforts.
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