Species Spotlight: The Elf Owl
Did you know that there’s an owl that’s as small as a sparrow and could easily fit in the palm …
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A Banner Year For Texas Bobwhites
It’s the nature of conservation that we often spend the bulk of our time discussing bad news. Even when a …
Species Spotlight: The Mississippi Kite
Among raptors, kites have always been a favorite of mine. They are falcon-like, with small maneuverable bodies and most species …
Light Pollution May Be Causing Songbirds’ Eyes to Shrink
If you’ve ever tried stargazing in a city, you might have an idea of how powerful light pollution is. In …
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Flamingo Sightings Throughout the Southeast After Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia struck Florida on August 30th, 2023. I was a powerful storm that was classified as a category four …
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Endangered Secretary Bird Hatches in San Antonio
If you have never heard of a Secretary Bird, you’re in for a treat. Although these largely terrestrial birds of …
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Examining the Conflict Between Black Vultures and Farmers
The relationship between agriculture and wildlife is long and complex. It spans millennia and encompasses both cooperative relationships and adversarial …
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Spoonbill Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time Since 1845
The Roseate Spoonbill is an odd bird. Resembling something between a flamingo and a stork, these large wading birds are …
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Can “Smart Eggs” Help Save Endangered Birds?
There are more than 1,480 species of birds that are considered endangered globally. This does not include species that are …
Dallas Zoo Celebrates First Ever Whooping Crane Chick
The Whooping Crane cuts an impressive silhouette. It is the tallest bird in North America. Where these elegant giants loom …
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