Tag: migratory birds

Warm weather and water conditions caused by el Nino may be the reason thousands of seabirds are washing up dead on Alaska shores or flying inland far from their traditional...

Low-flying vultures may be gaining a competitive edge when it comes to sniffing out the best hunk of carrion. Researchers tracking the flying habits of turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) and...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced proposed lengths and bag limits for the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting seasons. This proposed framework is the first to utilize a streamlined process...

Migratory birds are always on the move and, as a result, rely on habitat protection — of breeding grounds, nonbreeding grounds and stopover areas. “I realized that in large conservation...

New information about the kinds of ticks that feast on birds could mean an expanded range for Lyme disease. “We were interested in seeing whether these birds, and particularly migratory...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the final early and proposed late season migratory bird hunting regulation frameworks for the 2015-2016 season. These guidelines are issued as part...

When it comes to their relationships with hawks, it may benefit hummingbirds to be taken under their wing. Researchers conducted a study that found that hummingbirds can benefit from protection...

New research on hydrogen isotopes on golden eagles shows that at least some birds of a feather may fly together. While researchers have long known more or less where eastern...

It was generally around 4 a.m. when the car chase would start to get old. Melissa Bowlin would be thinking, “Please just land, bird — that spot looks great over...

Join The Wildlife Society’s field trip to Oak Hammock Marsh during the 2015 TWS Annual Conference. Learn more about the educational and professional networking opportunities available to you at this...