Discover stories in Migration
Crawling with Crickets: The Insect Swarm of the Western US
Across the west, this large, occasionally cannibalistic insect swarms by the millions.
Satellite Tracking Leads to Action for Hawksbill Sea Turtles
New science on hawksbill sea turtles in the Solomon Islands provided critical information to strengthen protection for turtles on their nesting grounds.
Saving Animals by Mapping Their Migrations
Maps that display migration data with the human connections and livelihoods can help advance sustainable conservation.
Tracking a Night-Time River of Birds
Many birds migrate at night. Here’s how researchers track them.
Giving Wildlife Room to Roam in the Face of Climate Change
Why Idaho’s Pioneer Mountains give wildlife room to roam in the face of climate change.
Tiger Sharks Feast on Songbirds. Yes, Songbirds.
The bird at your feeder might end up in a shark’s stomach. Seriously.
This Upland Sandpiper Was Banded 13 Years Ago. And It’s Still Alive.
An upland sandpiper in Kansas sets the new age record for the species.
Banding Hummingbirds
How do you band hummingbirds? As quickly as possible with bands about the size of a cookie crumb.
The Bird Conservation Program You’ve Never Heard Of (And the Birds It Saves)
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Act has been reauthorized. What birds most need its help?
Can Migrating Birds Adapt To Climate Change?
Migratory birds are facing changing insect hatches and tree blooms. How can they adapt? And how can you help?
Meet the Mysterious Freshwater Eels of New Zealand
Meet the eels of New Zealand… they can climb ladders, live for 100 years, and migrate thousands of miles to an unknown spawning ground.
For Brown Bears and Salmon, It’s Not Just About Numbers
New research shows how brown bears depend on the full complexity of salmon runs to make a living.
