What's In The News?

This page lists links to current events from various Internet sites related to birds, biodiversity, conservation issues and other interesting stories from the US and from around the world. Our planet is an interconnected island. Activities in one part of the globe impact other regions. Scientific findings continue to demonstrate the imperative that all citizens of this world must act responsively toward ourselves, our neighbors and our ecosystems.

Winter 2011-2012

New Gulf of Mexico Shark Study Makes Surprising Discovery (American Bird Conservancy)

In the 2012 President's Budget Request, the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is terminated

Buildings Using Bird-Friendly Design Now Eligible for LEED Credit Discovery (American Bird Conservancy)

Citizen science 'can safeguard birds' future' (BBC News)

Hunters 'threaten Vietnam birds (Birdlife International)

Climate Change Driving Tropical Birds to Higher Elevations (Science Daily)

Honeybee Deaths Linked to Seed Insecticide Exposure (Science Daily)

Primitive Birds Shared Dinosaurs' Fate (Science Daily)

How Safe Is Mist Netting? First Large-Scale Study Into Bird Capture Technique Evaluates the Risks (Science Daily)

Dramatic Links Found Between Climate Change, Elk, Plants, and Birds (Science Daily)

Tree Resin Captures Evolution of Feathers On Dinosaurs and Bird (Science Daily)