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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 ±¬ÁϹ«Éç members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 ±¬ÁϹ«Éç members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Fifth-annual Seabird Fly-in Helps Advocates Find Their Voice in Washington
March 01, 2024 — Students from chapters across the U.S. traveled to DC to speak on behalf of birds. What they took back home will serve them for years to come.
Colombia's Ecological Wonders: A Working Lands Exploration
February 29, 2024 — ±¬ÁϹ«Éç staff and bird migration connect people and places across the hemisphere.
Replicating a Census from the Past to Protect Shorebirds of the Future
February 27, 2024 — Thirty years later surveying methods haven’t changed, but have the shorebirds we’re counting?
A large beaver dam holds back a pond. In the background, a person in a blue jacket walks beside the pond in a foggy green landscape.
In the Arctic, Beavers Are Climate Winners. Should We Let Them Take Over?
February 27, 2024 — The voracious builders are reshaping the tundra, and generating controversy about whether their presence is cause for concern—or hope—in a warming world.
U.S. Geological Survey Releases ‘Integrated Science Strategy’ to Assess and Monitor Water Availability and Migratory Birds at Great Basin Saline Lake Ecosystems
February 27, 2024 — An important step forward toward informing and supporting coordinated conservation actions
Celebrating the Gila River and Supporting the NM Land of Enchantment Legacy Fund
February 27, 2024 — 100 year anniversary of Gila Wilderness reminds us of need for climate resilient funding for ongoing wildlife and river protection.
Two water birds rise up out of the water close together, a long reed held in one of the bird's beak wraps around their long necks as they twirl.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2023 ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Photo Awards
February 22, 2024 — From an extra hungry Great Blue Heron to a very determined Verdin, this year's selections once again provide a vivid glimpse into the lives of birds.
Close up portrait of a Harpy Eagle turning its head to the side.
After Years in Captivity, These Rescued Harpy Eagles Are Flourishing in the Wild
February 16, 2024 — The successful rehabilitation of the majestic raptors is the first in Bolivia, and a ray of hope for a species that has lost vast stretches of its historical habitat.
A collage of the following birds. Photos from left: Atlantic Puffin, Shane Kalyn/±¬ÁϹ«Éç Photography Awards/2023 Professional Award Winner; White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/±¬ÁϹ«Éç Photography Awards/2022 Grand Prize Winner; Anna's Hummingbird, Patrick Coughl
How to Capture Photos That Will Catch the ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Photography Awards Judges' Attention
February 16, 2024 — We spoke with ±¬ÁϹ«Éç Photography Awards judge Morgan Heim about what it takes to wow the judges in the competition.
±¬ÁϹ«Éç's 2024 Water Priorities at the Arizona Capitol
February 12, 2024 — ±¬ÁϹ«Éç and partners advocate for smart water policies to protect Arizona's water.