A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?

A marathoner needs a lot of energy to make their long distance treks, and this is no different for migratory birds. But how are these marathon flyers getting that energy from the mud they’re slurping off of beaches along the way?

Over the last century, California's Central Valley has lost 95% of the wetlands habitat, which is needed for the shorebirds while on their migration. The solution involves big data, binoculars and rice paddies. The Nature...

A scientist at Chesapeake Bay Foundation calls for more "precautionary measures" to be be taken to prevent oil spills or damage to the area as the container ship Ever Forward has been stranded for the past month near the large city of...

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2. Close-up researcher looking for
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3. Wide view of salt marsh area, scientists preparing to catch sh
ore birds
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