by Emily Caldwell Though previous research has shown that bird populations are declining across North America, a new study is the first to show that the pace of loss has picked up speed since the mid-1980s in three regions: the Midwest, including Ohio, California and Mid-Atlantic states. After these hotspots of accelerated bird decline were
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By Tatyana Woodall No natural phenomenon provides a rarer chance to study the secrets of the animal world than a total solar eclipse. This was recently demonstrated by researchers investigating how a total solar eclipse might affect the soundscape of Ohio prairie communities. Their objective was to discover how soundscapes — combinations of natural and
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By Rob Thorn On December 14, 75 observers sponsored by CAS spent the day counting birds in different areas of Columbus. In a switch from the last 2 years, the day wound up being clear, but the coldest day of the year, with 5 inches of snow on the ground as well. 18 teams were
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By Kathi Borgmann Watch Video (3-Min Version) Watch Video (10-Min Version) Every spring, the familiar songs of Wood Thrushes and warblers return to the parks and backyards of eastern North America. But their journey begins far to the south—in the lush, remote forests of Central America that sustain them throughout most of the year. A
By Whitney Hubbell Citizen science has allowed regular citizens to participate in data collection as well as expanded biodiversity monitoring. Yet many datasets are still limited to the coverage of certain regions and habitats in particular seasons. In bird research, for example, traditional point‑count surveys often have strict rules regarding the location, timing, and spacing
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Article By Kathi Borgmann; Photo by Jean Hall A new study leveraged participatory science to reveal regional variation in bird responses to fire across the continental United States in unprecedented detail. These results can help refine fire management techniques to bolster bird populations. The researchers analyzed data for six bird species of conservation concern whose
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