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Is birding tourism in Colombia finally ready to take flight?

Jun 6, 2023
There are more bird species in the country than any other in the world. And post-pandemic, Colombia hopes more bird-watchers will visit.
The Andean motmot is a beautiful and relatively common bird in Colombia.
Stan Alcorn

California condors drag on state wind power

May 14, 2012
California energy companies want to build hundreds of new wind power turbines across the state. But the endangered state bird presents a special concern for wind farms.

Audubon Society hopes to fly high with rebrand

Nov 24, 2011
So, how to appeal to a new generation of bird watcher? The Audubon Society goes for a rebrand.

Are wind turbines really that bad for birds?

Aug 17, 2010
Easy Answer: Yes. Somewhere between 58,000 and 440,000 birds each year die because of wind turbines....