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A major highway expansion in Karnataka is getting a 650-meter soundproof barrier to shield thousands of birds from traffic noise. The innovative design lets progress and nature thrive side by side.
A former potato farm in Western Australia has been transformed into a thriving wetland sanctuary that's become home to 108 bird species, including the endangered Australasian bittern. The $700,000 project reversed a century of agricultural drainage to recreate the natural habitat that once defined the region.
After missing the birdsong from a mountain trip, Noida artist Ekta Nahar spent months transforming her high-rise balcony into a thriving urban sanctuary. Now 200 birds visit her concrete neighborhood each morning, proving city spaces can become wildlife havens.
New Zealand's Rakiura Stewart Island offers travelers a rare chance to spot endangered kiwi birds in the wild on a rat-free sanctuary where nature is making a comeback. The remote island paradise combines conservation success with aurora hunting, fresh seafood, and authentic Māori cultural experiences.
This weekend, bird lovers worldwide will spend just 15 minutes spotting and counting birds to help scientists track how species are adapting to climate change. Last year, over 642,000 participants from 210 countries discovered rare birds far from home and species changing their migration patterns.
Three teenage friends just spent 24 hours racing across New Jersey to spot as many bird species as possible, continuing their winning streak at the World Series of Birding. Armed with binoculars, a detailed spreadsheet, and years of training their ears to recognize bird calls, they turned their hobby into championship-level competition.
A rapid wildlife survey revealed that India's famous Kaziranga National Park now protects 30 species of raptors and six stork species, including some of the world's rarest birds. The discovery confirms the park as a critical sanctuary for endangered species like the Pallas's fish eagle.
A thoughtful garden design can transform your outdoor space into a thriving sanctuary for birds, offering them food, shelter, and safety while bringing color and music to your home. Simple changes like planting native species and providing nesting materials create a welcoming habitat that benefits both wildlife and people.
After vanishing for more than a decade, five rare bird species reappeared in 2025, giving conservationists hope that more lost wildlife can still be found. The discoveries dropped the global "lost birds" list from 163 species in 2022 to just 120 today.
Former bird hunters in Mangalajodi, India, have transformed into wildlife guardians, protecting over 300,000 migratory birds annually. The village that once poisoned thousands of birds for profit now runs a thriving ecotourism business built on conservation.
Indigenous communities across three continents noticed something scientists missed: birds are getting smaller. Their memories, spanning 80 years, revealed a 72% drop in average bird size where formal monitoring never existed.
A worldwide event invites families to spend just 15 minutes watching birds in their backyards and help scientists track species health. Last year, participants in nearly every country spotted over 8,000 different bird species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology just released a free online tool that maps the complete evolutionary family tree of every bird species on Earth. Birders can now explore how their favorite species evolved and even visualize their personal birding lists through millions of years of history.
Two self-taught brothers in Delhi have saved over 23,000 injured birds from their basement clinic over the past two decades. Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammad Saud treat victims of banned glass-coated kite strings that slice through wings and leave birds unable to fly.
After vanishing from Wellington's hills for over a century, kiwi birds are coming home. A grassroots movement has now returned 250 of these iconic birds to their natural habitat, with volunteers leading the charge to restore what was lost.
Birders rediscovered five "lost" bird species in 2025 that hadn't been seen in over a decade, all from islands in Southeast Asia and Oceania. The wins bring the global "lost birds" list down from 163 species in 2022 to just 120 today. #
Maya Higa is using livestream cameras and rescued animals to create the most-watched wildlife sanctuary on Earth. Her virtual education center, Alveus Sanctuary, is building the next generation of conservationists through screens.
Scientists discovered that painting specific patterns on wind turbine blades could prevent deadly bird collisions by working with how birds naturally see motion. The breakthrough offers a win-win solution for renewable energy and wildlife protection.
City birds across Europe flee from women sooner than men, and researchers can't explain why. The mysterious behavior appeared in 37 species, suggesting birds can somehow tell humans apart by sex.
Scientists discovered that wild birds act as nature's gardeners, carrying seeds into freshly burned areas and helping forests regrow faster. This unexpected partnership between fire, birds, and plants could change how we protect fire-dependent ecosystems.
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