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Birds

 
Birds are an important — and highly visible — part of the ecosystem. Bird watching is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the United States, generating sizable economic benefits. An estimated 63 million Americans feed birds at home, and more than 24 million travel to watch birds.
 
Birds are important ecologically as well as economically. They are vital links in many food webs, and often serve as biological indicators of overall ecosystem health. There are numerous organizations that work toward bird conservation. Through activities such as wetlands protection, coastal management, protection of aquatic resources and regulation of pesticides, government organizations and special interest groups contribute to the conservation of birds and their habitats. (Source: EPA / Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


5 ways you can reduce light pollution

Fri, Mar 19 2010 at 8:13 AM EST

This form of pollution contributes to carbon emissions and interferes with animal migration. Take these simple steps to reduce it.


Google Maps catches thief in the act

Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 1:13 PM EST

A Google Maps driver photographs an apparent theft in progress! Check out the photo of the brazen thief caught red-handed. (Or should I say caught red-winged?)


What is the green way to get rid of a bat colony in my chimney?

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 8:44 AM EST

Morieka Johnson knows what to do about bats in the belfry. Just don't expect her to come anywhere near them.


Climate change pushing bird species 'towards extinction'

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 8:36 PM EST

Birds are a good indicator of Earth's overall environmental health, says Kenneth Rosenberg, a contributor to the report.


Baby bald eagles expected to hatch soon on Santa Cruz Island

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 6:55 AM EST

Eagle cam lets nature lovers watch bald eagles re-establish their still-fragile population.


The seedy underbelly: 2010 edition

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 6:58 AM EST

As bird songs begin to fill the almost-spring air, peruse these 7 unique birdhouses and feeders sure to attract a hungry feathered lunch crowd to your backyard.


Window glass: Silent bird killer?

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 12:53 PM EST

Windows take a toll on birds -- killing up to 1 billion a year in North America. Conservancy bird expert Dave Mehlman gives tips on how you can help stop this deadly problem.


Grouse listing warranted but precluded

Fri, Mar 05 2010 at 2:12 PM EST

Feds say the bird will be listed as a candidate for federal protection, but other species are in direr straights.


Infographic: Top 20 countries with most endangered species

Fri, Mar 05 2010 at 12:52 PM EST

These are the countries where the most endangered species are at risk.


Chilean earthquake hits close to home

Wed, Mar 03 2010 at 8:33 PM EST

My aunt Kathy was less than 60 miles from the epicenter of the magnitude-8.8 quake. She made it out unharmed; the house she was staying in didn't.


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