Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Rails are secretive marsh birds, and they’re on the decline. But a researcher playing their recorded calls over a loudspeaker could help bring them back – by tricking them.

Rails are secretive marsh birds, and they’re on the decline. But a researcher playing their recorded calls over a loudspeaker could help bring them back – by tricking them.

The flood that was caused by heavy rains and the failure of two dams near Midland caused property damage far downstream. But the long term damage might...