The emergence of ‘Brood X’ periodical cicadas in the US in 2021 gave birds a new food source, leading to knock-on effects throughout forest ecosystems. When big broods of cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years, birds are treated to a smorgasbord of fresh food – and this sudden glut has cascading effects on other […]
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Around the World in 15 Cranes
Renowned crane conservationist George Archibald just returned from a global tour to meet every species of crane in the wild. Here’s what he saw. This week, when George Archibald arrived in Port Aransas, Texas for the annual Whooping Crane Festival, it marked the end of a remarkable journey. He was back with his beloved Whooping Cranes—one […]