Learn about one of the first species to be listed as endangered after Congress adopted the Endangered Species Act in 1973: The Kirtland's Warbler. Karen Markey and others make an annual census of the birds, to help federal and state agencies determine how well the recovery plan for the warblers... read more »
The climate of the earth is changing rapidly, and birds are responding accordingly. Of the 305 species found in North America in winter, nearly 60% have shifted their ranges northward by an average of 35 miles. As some places become unsuitable for the birds now living there, new areas will become... read more »
Why are some creatures rare and others common? What forces – natural and manmade – cause rarity? Eric Dinerstein travels far and wide for answers. He wonders how different the world could be with a few changes: “. . . what if we started caring about rare wildlife with the same intensity as we do... read more »
Since 1929, Michigan’s state bird has been the American Robin. But lots of people think it’s time for a change. The Black-capped Chickadee is a popular favorite, as is the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler. But it turns out that it’s pretty hard to get a state bird changed. read more »
Webcams and videos are hosted by third parties.
In exchange, you may periodically see 30-second advertisements. BirdNote
does not endorse any of the products, services, or causes on third-party
pages. All webcams have seasonal changes and may be down for hours, weeks,
or months at a time. If this one is not active, please check our video or
webcam gallery for more.
Webcams and videos are hosted by third parties.
In exchange, you may periodically see 30-second advertisements. BirdNote
does not endorse any of the products, services, or causes on third-party
pages. All webcams have seasonal changes and may be down for hours, weeks,
or months at a time. If this one is not active, please check our video or
webcam gallery for more.
