Until now, scientists weren't able to track individual small birds along their migration route. Although the birds are banded, no one could go into the tropics to find them. Wetter habitat better ...

Wildlife Our cities are for the birds Urban and migratory birds rely on city spaces to rest and recharge; here’s how you can help May 27, 2024 1,518 words 7 minutes By Kevin Fraser ...

On April 23 there was a small increase in warbler activity with more Yellow-rumped “Myrtle” Warblers singing along with a few Palm Warblers. A Blue-headed Vireo was reported too.

Why it Matters Nearly all birds in North America – some 80% – migrate each spring and fall. And of those species that migrate, 70% travel at night. Nocturnal migration has many adaptive benefits: For ...

Migratory birds are among the most affected, something zoologist Andrew Hebda attributes to the long winter season. “Under normal circumstances, by the end of March beginning of May, we're ...

According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, cats are responsible for 2.6 billion bird deaths each year in Canada and the U.S., and a 2013 study appearing in the journal Nature estimates cats kill ...

Environmental researcher John Kearney says the whirring blades of a proposed 13-turbine wind farm in Nova Scotia may cut greenhouse gases, but the risks they pose to migrating birds are too high.

Nocturnal migratory birds appear to be less likely to move around during space weather events that disrupt Earth's magnetic field, which is an important navigational tool for many avian species.

Birds have an arsenal of senses they use to orient themselves — some we're familiar with, and some are still beyond human comprehension. "We know that birds use a variety of cues to keep their ...

As birds migrate, they become highly susceptible to window strike incidents as glass surfaces are invisible to them. Our feathered friends often travel at night and can become disoriented by city ...

With birds' fall migration underway, conservation groups reminding Calgarians to turn out the lights at night By Scott Strasser Published Aug 22, 2024 Last updated Aug 22, 2024 ...