New Jersey Witnesses Unprecedented Arrival of Red-Flanked Bluetail

New Jersey Witnesses Unprecedented Arrival of Red-Flanked Bluetail

In a striking wildlife event, the red-flanked bluetail, a small bird normally residing in East Asia, has been unexpectedly sighted in New Jersey. This occurrence has garnered significant attention from birdwatchers and ecologists, offering insights into rare migratory behaviors and broader ecological shifts. Unprecedented Discovery in Eastern North America The red-flanked bluetail, known scientifically as […]

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Traversing a Continent to Keep their Species Alive – the Importance of Migratory Birds

Traversing a Continent to Keep their Species Alive – the Importance of Migratory Birds

I met Dr. Eduardo Corona at a recent University of Texas Urban Bird Project presentation in San Antonio, Texas. Corona shared his work on “Birds and their biocultural role in Mesoamerica.” Dr. Corona is an archeologist and researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) in Mexico and a distinguished member of Mexico’s […]

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Assault on San Antonio’s Waterbirds continues as Audubon Turns their back on the birds.

Assault on San Antonio’s Waterbirds continues as Audubon Turns their back on the birds.

According to Wikipedia: The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation of birds and their habitats. So, why does it appear that San Antonio’s local Audubon has distanced themselves from “defending” the birds along with their habitats? Is San Antonio Not Big Enough for a Rookery? The Great Egret-the symbol […]

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Congress Passes Audubon-backed Bill to Assess and Monitor Saltwater Lake Ecosystems in the West

Congress Passes Audubon-backed Bill to Assess and Monitor Saltwater Lake Ecosystems in the West

WASHINGTON—Last night, Saline Lake Ecosystems in the Great Basin States Program Act passed the Senate after passing the House last week. This Audubon-backed legislation will establish a scientific monitoring and assessment program to help save the Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT), Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) and […]

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