How Are The Birds One Year After Gulf Oil Spill

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It's still too early to measure the full extent of the oil's impacts on Gulf Coast waters, beaches, and saltmarshes, to the region's economy, or to its millions of birds. In this video, Cornell Lab director John Fitzpatrick summarizes what we do know, and reflects on our obligation to restore this national treasure's health.

Oil Spill Recovery

Spring Bird Observations

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To my surprise, our male bluebird was chasing a larger, dark bird. This went on until I finally realized Mr. Bluebird was in hot pursuit of a robin that kept coming back for more.

Of Mr. Robin, Mrs. Bluebird and other strange goings-on

 

Peregrine Falcon In Boise

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A peregrine falcon using the nest box on the 14th floor of One Capital Center in Boise laid her first egg today (April 7). The Peregrine Fund made the announcement after seeing the egg this morning.

Falcon lays first egg

Book By 11 Year Old Is Helping Birds

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What a great story. It shows that one person, even an 11 year old, can make a difference.

Dear Audubon Society:

As you all are aware of, the oil spill in the Gulf is devistating (sic). My mom has already donated a lot of money to help, but I have an idea that may also help. I am a decent drawer, and I was wondering if I could sell some bird paintings and give the profits to your organization.

She signed her name at the bottom, and added "11 years old and willing to help."

11-Year-Old Bird Artist Olivia Bouler Releases Book

Make A Green Bird Feeder

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Grab an old drink bottle and craft up an eco-inspired bird feeder. It's easy and it's green!

Bird Feeder Webi.avi

Raccoons At The Bird Feeder

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Tag team raccoons go after bird feeders at night

Raccoons raid bird feeders

Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Designs

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Sure, you have opposable thumbs and a massive brain, but do you really think you can stop squirrels from eating your birdseed? The oldest squirrel fossil is 36 million years old. That means the squirrel had a 35.5 million-year head start on outwitting us modern humans.

The squirrel-proof bird feeder: the Loch Ness of backyard habitats