From Dinosaurs to Ducks

 Research by Julia Clarke, a vertebrate paleontologist and professor at The University of Texas Jackson School of Geosciences, shows what dinosaurs sounded like, why some of them had feathers, and how avian dinos evolved into modern-day birds. Read more here. 

Birds, brained

Hundreds of millions of birds die in the U.S. every year colliding with large human-made structures, including buildings, communication towers, and wind turbines. Scientists, conservationists, and governments are working on solutions. Read more here. 

Bird blinds in state parks

Texas state parks have a lot of bird blinds, often built and maintained by volunteers. These make great spots to see an incredible variety of birds and other wildlife up close. Read more here.

Migratory birds and climate change

Several recent studies show that migrating is about to get a lot tougher for birds. Read why in this piece for Texas Climate News.

Don't feed the wildlife

People love to feed wild animals, everything from birds to sharks. This is seldom a good thing for the wildlife, and can be bad for people, too. Read about some of the reasons to step away from the chum.