One blue whale song unlocks oceans of data

Trying to find a whale song in the ocean is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But now, UNSW Sydney researchers say ...
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New tech could save Oregon $2M in owl survey costs

Oregon is testing new technology to track threatened bird species in state forests, moving away from nighttime surveys that ...
USA Today

The Masters bird sounds 'controversy' at Augusta, explained

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in 2023. It’s once again time for the Masters, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to investigate the mystery of Augusta National Golf Club’s ...
Popular Science

4 myths about backyard birds, debunked

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The Conversation

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

Since the 1970s, the U.S. has lost billions of birds. We now know that those losses aren’t just growing – they are accelerating in places with intensive human activity, particularly where agriculture ...
The Washington Post

Bird rarely seen in the United States sends people flocking to Virginia

Barbara Saffir clipped a camouflage vest around her chest, hung her heavy, long-lens camera and binoculars around her neck, and stepped in her knee-high, red galoshes through wet leaves and mud under ...
Los Angeles Times

North America is losing birds fast. Experts blame agriculture, warming

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago and their numbers are ...
The Boston Globe

Larry Bird was left out of pickup games in French Lick. He nearly slipped away entirely.

Were it not for a string of unlikely events and minor miracles, the world might have never known a basketball legend. In the beginning, the boy didn’t like basketball as much as he seemed to like just ...
The New York Times

Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about the causes. By Catrin Einhorn Birds in the United States are not only ...
USA Today

Becoming an expert bird-watcher could benefit your brain, study finds

Sitting on a park bench and observing woodpeckers could be quite beneficial, as a new study has found that bird-watching may enhance cognitive function as you age. The Canadian study was published Feb ...
ucdavis.edu

Bird Flight Research Advances Drone Technology and Wild Raptor Care

An unassuming metal barn erected recently at the southern edge of the University of California, Davis campus houses some advanced video technology for a uniquely UC Davis project. Leveraging UC Davis’ ...