The Fleet-Winged Ghosts of Greenland

A mysterious population of peregrine falcons in the Far North has inspired environmental action and scientific research around the world.

Dec 3, 2024 | 4,300 words, about 22 minutes

Listening In on the Mysterious Marbled Murrelet

Applying machine learning to forest soundscapes helps researchers pinpoint rare and threatened birds.

Oct 23, 2024 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Peekaboo Plovers

Can you spot these baby birds?

Oct 18, 2024 | six-panel comic

Weather Forecasting Is Deadly for Marine Wildlife

Latex balloons designed to collect high-altitude data become a threat to marine animals after they burst—though the scale of their impact remains unknown.

Oct 11, 2024 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Migrating Seabirds Are Bringing Forever Chemicals into the Arctic

New research shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic.

Oct 4, 2024 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

In Graphic Detail: By-caught Birds

New research estimates that some 200,000 birds are accidentally caught in fishing gear in Europe each year.

Sep 13, 2024 | 300 words, a quick read

The Owls Who Came From Away

Over the past 80 years, one of the most resilient and hearty owls has practically engulfed a continent. Not everyone is pleased.

Jul 2, 2024 | 3,500 words, about 18 minutes

In Graphic Detail: Avian Flu around the World

Now that it’s spread rapidly around the globe and jumped to animals such as foxes, sea lions, and cows, scientists worry that the avian flu could spill over to humans.

May 24, 2024 | 450 words, about 3 minutes