A Life in the Tundra: Honouring Dr. Shiloh Schulte’s Final Fieldwork
Poised on the Arctic tundra, a Pectoral Sandpiper fluffs its breast in a striking breeding display – capturing both the fragile beauty of the far north and the kind of quiet wonder that defined Dr. Shiloh Schulte’s work with shorebirds throughout his life. © Emil Vacek
Conservation

A Life in the Tundra: Honouring Dr. Shiloh Schulte’s Final Fieldwork

Following the sudden loss of Dr. Shiloh Schulte, we honour his legacy through the work he helped lead in Arctic Alaska. This four-year survey of breeding shorebirds in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge reflects his deep commitment to science, fieldwork, and the fragile birds he championed.

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The Sanctuary in the Sidewalk: Trees Rescue Birds in Mexico’s Cities
City trees offer shelter and song: House Finches are among the adaptable species thriving in Mexico’s urban nature pockets. © Braxton Landsman

The Sanctuary in the Sidewalk: Trees Rescue Birds in Mexico’s Cities

Even in the heart of a city, a tree can be a sanctuary for birds. A new study from Mexico reveals that urban trees do far more than provide shade – they offer critical nesting and foraging habitats for native species under pressure from habitat loss elsewhere.
Ecology and Behaviour
The Ornithologist

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