Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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Birding From Home with Island Conservation

Island Conservation staff members participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day on May 9th to encourage birding while social distancing. Social distancing and shelter-in-place orders have allowed many people the opportunity to rediscover old hobbies or to take-up new ones. For many staff members at Island Conservation, this has meant there is […]

Written by on May 7, 2020

How Bird Feeders are Fostering an Awareness of Nature

Emerging research demonstrates the depth of connections formed between human beings and birds who visit their backyard feeders and how this helps people to be more aware of wildlife management concerns. Often a connection with wildlife starts with discovering and appreciating the plants and animals found in our own backyards. One popular way to do this is by hanging […]

Written by on April 12, 2019

A Perfect Day for an Albatross

Artist and author Caren Loebel-Fried shares the experiences that inspired her children’s book “A Perfect Day for an Albatross.” By: Caren Loebel-Fried Several years ago, albatrosses soared into my life. Why? I don’t remember how or why this happened. But I can tell you, I became stricken with these mysterious, majestic seabirds. I am an […]

Written by on March 21, 2018