Paul IhlenfeldtBirds as a Source of Ecosystem ServicesBirds are a diverse group of vertebrate species that maintain a presence in every corner of the globe, even when we can’t see them (1)…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act: A Closer LookOne of the laws that has appeared in some of my previous blog posts, particularly instances in which it was violated, is the Migratory Bird…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtOil and BirdsOil spills such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster are known for their destructive environmental impacts. Tragic images of wildlife…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtAcid Mine Drainage and Avian SpeciesMining is not exactly wildlife-friendly. It requires infrastructure to be built, earth to be moved, and toxic chemicals to be used, and can…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtSmog and Homing Pigeons: A Behavioral StudyAir pollution is a significant cause of human mortality in our world today. The World Health Organization estimated that in 2012 about 7…Apr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtHabitat at Risk: The Cerulean WarblerThe cerulean warbler is a small bird with sky-blue coloration that lives in the canopies of deciduous forests (1). Its breeding territory…Apr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtThe Whooping Crane: A Conservation Success StoryHave you ever heard of the whooping crane? If not, that’s not very surprising, as only a few hundred whooping cranes exist in the wild as…Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtBirds and Wind Turbines: Facts and MisconceptionsWind power is a viable alternative energy source in the global transition away from fossil fuels necessary to limit the most destructive…Apr 13, 2017Apr 13, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtSeabirds and Plastic DebrisPlastics are all around us, and we use them every day. We wear clothes made of plastic fibers, sit in plastic chairs, drink from plastic…Mar 31, 2017Mar 31, 2017
Paul IhlenfeldtBirds and UrbanizationIt’s no surprise that the global human population is growing rapidly. Currently there are about 7.5 billion of us, up from 5 billion just…Mar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
