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Here’s How Drastically Birding Has Changed Over the Past 50 Years
July 28, 2022 — On the 25th anniversary of his book "Kingbird Highway," Kenn Kaufman reflects on the many ways the hobby has transformed since he first hitchhiked across the country chasing birds in the 1970s.
Grand Canyon’s Ecosystem at Risk with Colorado River Crisis
July 27, 2022 — We must address climate change to protect everything that depends on the River, including an iconic national park and its many fish and birds.
Mangroves, a Line of Defense Against Climate Change
July 27, 2022 — Julio Montes de Oca, director of Coastal Resilience for the Americas, shares how Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ is advancing in Latin America and the Caribbean one of the priority hemispheric strategies.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ’s 2023 Bird Budget: Federal Funding Priorities to Bring Birds Back
July 21, 2022 — In the next fiscal year, Congress must build upon recent funding success to continue investment in ecosystems and communities across the country.
Why Did the Siskin Cross the Continent?
July 21, 2022 — A bird banded in Maryland two years ago turned up this spring in British Columbia, highlighting the nomadic lifestyle of one finch species.
10 Fun Facts About the Pileated Woodpecker
July 19, 2022 — From their flaming red crest to their maniacal laughing calls, this is one bird you don’t want to miss.
New Study Shakes Up Long-held Belief on Woodpecker Hammering
July 14, 2022 — The findings refute the theory that the birds’ skulls act like helmets, absorbing the shock of impact. Instead, they minimize it to strike harder.
The 2022 Ô¼ÅÚÊÓƵ Photography Awards: Top 100
July 13, 2022 — Moments of delight and awe abound in this collection of standout bird photography. Scroll through and learn the story behind each shot.
This Tiny Desert Raptor Could Soon Regain Federal Protection
July 12, 2022 — But with developers and state wildlife managers opposed to a threatened listing even as its habitat disappears, the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl faces an uncertain future.
Shelby Casas and three shorebird field technicians walk towards the beach carrying a roll of wire fencing and other tools.
Hit the Beach With A Shorebird Biologist
July 11, 2022 — Shelby Casas braves sun, bugs, and storms to protect endangered birds.