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Did you know that some renewable energy comes from wood waste, prairie grasses, food scraps, and even landfill methane? In our newest article, we explore the benefits, challenges, and conservation questions surrounding biomass energy and bird habitat. Read more at https://wildbirdwarble.wordpress.com/

Less mess. Longer lasting. More birds. Seed cylinders have become one of our favorite recommendations for backyard bird feeding, and for good reason! Learn why they make such an excellent foundation for any feeding station in our latest blog post. Visit wildbirdwarble.wordpress.com to read the full article!

Bee hotels are everywhere right now… but are they actually helping pollinators? 🐝 For Colorado Pollinator Month this June, we wanted to dive into the science behind insect hotels and butterfly houses. The answer turns out to be more complicated than many people realize. In our newest blog, we discuss: 🐝 Why some bee hotels can support native pollinators 🪵 The hidden risks of poorly maintained hotels 🦋 Whether butterfly houses are truly useful 🌿 Simple ways to create healthier habitat naturally One of the biggest takeaways? Just like bird feeders, insect hotels require maintenance and thoughtful design to truly benefit wildlife.

The Bee Feud Needs to End — Honeybees Aren’t the Heroes We Imagine or the Villains We Fear. The Future of the Planet (and the Bees) Is Up to Us.

Not all clean energy looks the same — and geothermal might be one of the quietest success stories in the renewable world. We're diving into what it means for birds, habitats, and the future of energy. Head over to the blog to read the full piece. 🌍🐦 https://wildbirdwarble.wordpress.com/

Prairie Dogs: Keystone Creatures of the Plains and Why Our Birds Depend on Them

The Wonderful, Whimsical World of Bird Collective Nouns

Still Waters Run Deep: Hydropower, Dams, and the Birds Caught in Between

What Earth Day Really Means for Bird Conservation

Hot take incoming: The Brown-headed Cowbird doesn't deserve its bad reputation! 🐦 I know, I know — hear me out. Before you write off this much-maligned bird as lazy, a cheat, or nature's deadbeat parent, consider this: what looks like a flaw is actually one of the most finely tuned survival strategies in the avian world — millions of years in the making. Did you know cowbird chicks never eject eggs or kill their nestmates? Or that new research shows parasitized nests may actually be better fed than unparasitized ones? There's so much more to this story than its reputation suggests. Head over to the Wild Bird Warble blog to read the full case for the cowbird's defense 👇 🔗 https://wildbirdwarble.wordpress.com/

What’s in a Name? Explorer‑Era Naming and Colorado’s Wildlife

Solar energy is expanding rapidly, but its relationship with wildlife is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Our latest post in a year-long series on green energy and bird conservation examines the science honestly — from concentrated solar facilities and the lake effect on migratory birds, to the manufacturing footprint of panels and the growing end-of-life recycling challenge. There's also a genuinely encouraging story about agrivoltaics and what thoughtfully managed solar farms can do for biodiversity. Read the full post at wildbirdwarble.wordpress.com

Why Are Bees at My Bird Feeders? Understanding Early-Spring Visitors (and How to Help Them)

Nature’s Master Builders: Amazing Bird Nests You Have to See to Believe

Where Colorado Birds Like to Nest: A Look at Their Favorite Homes

Wind Power & Wildlife: What Science Really Says About Birds, Bats, and Turbines

What Are Pronghorn Running From? The Answer Is 12,000 Years Gone