By Laura Bies | Wednesday at 02:16 PM

Now your organization - of any size - can show its support for the Ornithological Council by becoming a supporting member. Join the flock today!

By Laura Bies | February 22

USDA APHIS has released for public comment new regulations that would establish standards governing the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of birds not bred for research under the Animal Welfare Act.

By Laura Bies | January 10

Field season is right around the corner! If you haven't already applied for your permits/renewals, do it ASAP.

By Laura Bies | September 30, 2021

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published the final rule officially revoking the Trump administration’s regulation that interpreted the Migratory Bird Treaty Act as only applying to intentional killing of birds

By Laura Bies | July 21, 2021

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a policy document, “Research Involving Free-living Wild Species In Their Natural Habitat," to provide guidance regarding field studies and the Animal Welfare Act.