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A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats

A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats

Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in the past.

The Little Brown Bird

The Little Brown Bird

Once down to only 80 in the wild, the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow is at risk of extinction.

Chihuahuan Grasslands

Chihuahuan Grasslands

As discussed below, Chihuahuan Desert birds can be helped by planned grazing.

Wyoming Sage Grouse Counts Fall Again, Marking a 5-year Trend

Wyoming Sage Grouse Counts Fall Again, Marking a 5-year Trend

The more chemicals and pesticides we use, and the more we destock public ranges across the West, the more our treasured game birds decline. As usual, the “experts” blame climate change. NOTE: this article was originally published to JHNewsandGuide.com on September 13, 2021. It was written by Angus M.

Birds of Prey Face Global Decline From Habitat Loss, Poisons

Avian Predator Declines

Birds of Prey Face Global Decline From Habitat Loss, Poisons

The ubiquitous use of chemicals and poisons, combined with the removal of animal impact, is devastating wildlife. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on August 30, 2021. It was written by Christina Larson. WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite a few high-profile conservation success stories – like the dramatic comeback of

Birds Are Vanishing From North America

Birds Are Vanishing From North America

This is not about “climate change”. It’s about agricultural chemicals. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on January 13, 2019. It was written by Karen Weintraub. The number of birds in the United States and Canada has declined by 3 billion, or 29 percent, over the