birds

Lots of recycled bird boxes to buy, to make, or just for your inspiration.

You know organic produce is good for you, but did you know it's good for songbirds? Save at-risk bird populations by buying organic fruits, veggies, and these other food items. The health benefit is just an extra perq. :)

 Having a distinctive accent and the status as the only bird found exclusively in Britain are likely to be short-lived honours for the Scottish crossbill.

I'm betting most people have some empty Pringles cans in their home. They're hard to recycle because they're made of layers of carboard and metal and plastic. But you can use them to make a useful birdfeeder, and increase the biodiversity in your garden.

The number of Florida scrub-jays, the only species of bird found exclusively in Florida, is declining - even within preserves set aside for them - a new report has concluded. The birds are being squeezed out by suburban sprawl and overpopulation in the state.

In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing examines the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-tank vessels.

Welcoming wild visitors to your backyard

Hundreds of dead birds have washed along the shores of Monterey Bay over the past few weeks. Scientists say toxic red algae is to blame.

The symbol of Stephen Colbert and once a powerful symbol of freedom, the bald eagle became an icon of endangered species. But with a little help and an 8-foot wingspan, it's now soaring back to health. You can call the bald eagle strapping, strong and symbolic -- just don't call it endangered. Truly amazing photo essay!

Helix Wind turbines use a unique design akin to artwork to help homeowners reduce electrical bills and are safe for birds and bats.

15-year old Malkolm is on a year-long 10,000 mile bike-trip across North America with his parents, Ken and Wendy. Why? Birds, to put it simply.

Inspired by Audubon’s Summer 2007 “Common Birds in Decline” report, this CBC feature examines how modern trends in farming, forestry, and housing are destroying tens of millions of common birds in North America.

Even as President Bush this week pledged to increase funding for national wildlife refuges, the Canadian Government is slashing its Canadian Wildlife Service, including cuts to key wildlife monitoring programs -- some by as much as 70%! Nature Canada is urging people to write to Prime Minister Harper to demand a fully supported wildlife service.

Because birds are one of the best studied groups of living things on this planet, there's a lot of information out there to demonstrate how birds -- and humans -- are being affected by our changing climate. This page provides a good summary of what scientists have observed.

A nature conservation charity in Canada has posted a list of easy things you can do to save the environment and commune with nature at the same time, by turning your backyard or balcony into habitat for local wildlife.