World’s Oldest Wild Bird Finds Love Again at 74
In 1956, researchers at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge banded a Laysan albatross named Wisdom, estimating she was born around 1950. Now, at an incredible 74 years old, Wisdom…
New research reveals bird ‘divorce rates’ linked to rainfall
A 16-year study on a closed population of Seychelles warblers (Acrocephalus sechellensis) on Cousin Island, Seychelles, has uncovered significant findings about how environmental factors — specifically rainfall — affect the…
Minnesota’s EagleCam Returns with New Residents
Minnesota’s latest reality TV stars aren’t your typical celebrities — they’re a pair of bald eagles, and their “show” is the EagleCam livestream operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural…
How Climate Change Puts Florida’s Iconic Bird at Risk
Warmer winters in Florida are driving significant changes in the breeding behavior of the federally threatened Florida scrub-jay, with troubling consequences. According to a new study published in Ornithological Advances,…
Gucci Shoe Box Reveals a Tiny Animal in Need of Rescue
“Everyone was surprised …” In downtown Washington, D.C., a small, injured bird lay motionless on the sidewalk, unable to move. Spotted by a compassionate passerby, the bird’s luck changed when…
Climber Spots Wings Trapped Under a Boulder and Rescues Majestic Animals
“I was like, ‘I can’t believe this.’” Last month, a rock climber named Kelston was scaling the natural walls of Susquehanna Riverlands State Park in Pennsylvania when he eyed something…
Rubbish’ on the Road Turns Out to Be a Beautiful Animal in Need of Help
“I panicked a little …” Shannon Mortlock was heading home from work recently when she saw something strange in the road. As an animal advocate and the founder of Whisker…
Minnesota Launches Live Eagle Cam, Captivating Viewers Around the World
Eagle lovers around the world who were crushed when the nest of a Minnesota pair and their chick collapsed on live video last year will get a when a new…
Birdwatcher Rushes to Rescue Two Baby Birds with ‘Fuzzy Butts’ Stuck in the Mud
“They’re very susceptible to any kind of ground or air predators, day or night” 😰 On July 3rd, while many people in Shelby Township, Michigan, were preparing for Independence Day,…
Tiny Fossil Reveals Major Insights into Bird Brain Evolution
Birds, the distant relatives of dinosaurs, have long captivated scientists with their intelligence and remarkable brain structures. However, researchers have had limited knowledge of how bird brains evolved over millions…