One in five of world’s migratory species at risk of extinction – UN report
Singapore Reuters More than a fifth of the world’s migrating species are at risk of going extinct as a result of climate change and human encroachment, according to the United Nation’s first-ever report on migrating animals published on Monday. Billions of animals make journeys across deserts, plains or oceans every year to breed and feed, […]
Environmentalists protest airport project near Albanian bird sanctuary
Vjose-Narte, Albania Reuters Environmentalists protested over the weekend at the building site of a new airport in Albania’s south meant to boost tourism but which they say will endanger sanctuaries for some 200 bird species including flamingos and pelicans. The picturesque Vjose-Narte lagoon close to Albania’s Adriatic seaside is a crucial stop for flocks of […]
On Peru’s protected Fishermen’s Island, birds are still dying a month after oil spill
Isla Pecadores, Peru Reuters Peppered with fishing boats and thousands of hungry marine birds, from afar Peru’s protected Isla Pescadores – Spanish for Fishermen’s Island – looks much as it always has. But what is different now is that the boats are not fishing at the island, they are cleaning up an oil spill. Giancarlo […]
A Sustainable Life: Garden birds are struggling – four ways to help
In an article published on The Conversation, BECKY THOMAS, a senior teaching fellow in ecology at Royal Holloway University of London, looks at how each of us can play a role in encouraging the return of birdlife…
“Ornitheology”: For Christian birdwatchers, faith takes flight
JESSICA MUNDIE, of Religion News Service, reports on how Christian birdwatchers see connections to their faith…
THIS LIFE: CREATED BY GOD TO BE CREATIVE
US columnist CAROL ROUND, in an article first published on ASSIST News Service, looks at the idea of creativity…
SIGHT-SEEING: CONSIDER THE BIRDS
BRIAN NIXON, in an article first published on ASSIST News Service, celebrates the ‘Year of the Bird’…
SIGHT-SEEING: OF FAITH AND FLIGHT
BRIAN NIXON, in an article first published on ASSIST News Service, reflections on what birds can teach us…