Sep 08

Perspectives

Beloved and Deadly, Cats Are the ‘Lion in the Living Room'

House cats are creatures with an astounding natural history, and there are real-world consequences for their presence.… Read more >>

May 30

Perspectives

Farewell to ABC's George and Rita Fenwick

After founding and leading American Bird Conservancy for nearly 24 years, George Fenwick is stepping down. Here is how we remember him. Thank you, George.… Read more >>

May 19

Perspectives

Wind Energy And Birds FAQ — Part 2: Bird-Smart Wind Energy Solutions

From bladeless and enclosed-blade turbines to more effective and better enforced regulations, ABC's Michael Hutchins explores bird-smart wind energy solutions.… Read more >>

Apr 27

Perspectives

Stopover Habitats and What Birds Need on Migration

Billions of birds migrate vast distances every spring and fall. Along the way, they rely on healthy stopover habitats to provide food and shelter.… Read more >>

Apr 08

Perspectives

Wind Energy and Birds FAQ — Part 1: Understanding the Threats

How does wind energy threaten birds? What birds are most threatened by wind energy development? Explore these questions and more with ABC's Michael Hutchins.… Read more >>

Feb 28

Perspectives

Migratory Birds Are Worth Protecting: A Response to The Wall Street Journal

The benefits of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act far outweigh the costs, argue American Bird Conservancy and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.… Read more >>

Feb 15

Perspectives

Birds Need the EPA to Oversee Pesticides (and So Do We All)

Ready for a return to the Dirty Sixties? Some in Congress seem to be! The 1960s was the decade of the Vietnam war, civil rights protests, and humankind's first steps on the moon. But it was also a decade of pollution. Among other environmental woes, DDT—the first modern synthetic pesticide—had created a… Read more >>

Jan 28

Perspectives

Bird Conservation in Today's Political Climate: How You Can Help

Bird conservation is under threat from policy and agency changes. Learn more and let your elected officials know that you stand up for birds. … Read more >>

Jan 18

Perspectives

The Nature of Threats to Birds

In order to find and implement solutions to aid to survival of birds, first we must identity and address the threats they face.… Read more >>

Jan 10

Perspectives

Endangered Species Act Facing Its Own Extinction?

Like the birds it protects, the Endangered Species Act faces threats to its existence, notably from some members of Congress who would like eliminate it.… Read more >>