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Dr. Jeff Wells is the Senior Scientist for the Boreal Songbird Initiative. During his time at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and as the Audubon Society's National Conservation Director, Dr. Wells earned a reputation as one of the nation's leading bird experts and conservation biologists. He is now dedicated to understanding and protecting the land where North America's birds are born and raised, the Boreal Forest of Canada and Alaska. Check back regularly to read Dr. Wells' perspectives on the conservation, migration and interesting habits of Boreal birds.

Archive for July, 2011

For your eyes and ears

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Last week we shared some of the good news stories that came out about our recent efforts to protect woodland caribou (not to mention why this protection would be a huge boost for a wide range of birds!). I thought I would follow up and share some of the radio and tv interviews we and [...]

Caribou Protection is Good for Birds

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Preserving woodland caribou could have far-reaching beneficial impacts.
Credit: Howard Sandler.
Last week I wrote about the important policy briefing paper I coauthored along with the International Boreal Conservation Science Panel and some of the world’s most notable caribou experts. I thought I would provide a short follow-up and say that the paper received a great response [...]

The Caribou Conundrum – Avoiding a Crisis

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Members of the George River herd in Labrador.
Credit: Valerie Courtois, Canadian Boreal Initiative.
Woodland caribou, the nomadic and symbolic creature of Canada’s boreal forest, were once plentiful throughout mainland Canada and the northern United States. The vast stretches of forest throughout this region were perfect for the well-adapted woodland caribou, whose specialized diet allows them to eat [...]


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