Dynamic Conservation: Unconventional Ways to Help Birds
When I first began working on water and habitat issues in California a decade ago, it seemed counter-intuitive to me to seek partnerships with farmers and hunters, as I naively assumed we wouldn’t share values [...]
The Legacy of Park Flight: The Value of International Engagement for Birds and People
We often hear about the importance of migratory bird programs that build capacity internationally for shared species conservation. But what exactly does that mean, and how does one measure the success of such efforts? The [...]
The Ever-increasing Role of Technology in Bird Conservation
Technology, it seems, infiltrates all of our lives at a rapidly increasing rate. This is also true of bird conservation, as we often look to technology to ease difficulties encountered in field studies or long-term [...]
What’s Good for Rice is Good for Ducks
Without winter flooded ricelands, we will be unable to meet the goals of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. For Ducks Unlimited, it’s that simple and that important. Ricelands provide habitat for millions of migratory [...]
How Understanding What Drives Population Change Can Benefit Bird Conservation Efforts
You’ve likely read that news that many bird populations are in trouble. The State of North America's Birds 2016 report indicated that one third of North American bird species need urgent conservation action. The problem may be [...]
Teaching Others to Leave a Conservation Legacy
I think we all consider the person or persons who pointed us in the direction of conservation and gave us the knowledge we needed to make a difference as some of the most important people [...]