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Miles of drying mudflats are shown as waterbirds fly over head in the far distance.
The Great Salt Lake Is Too Big鈥攁nd Too Important鈥攖o Fail
June 21, 2022 — Utah鈥檚 leaders and advocates are mobilizing to save the largest saline lake ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere, a haven for people and migrating birds. Time and water are running out.
Field Notes
10 Fun Facts About the Gray Catbird
June 17, 2022 — If you don't already love these curious crooners, you soon will.
For The Birds: The Birdsong Project Box Set
June 16, 2022 — GRAMMY Winner for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
New Dire Colorado River Warnings from the Federal Government
June 15, 2022 — Arizona鈥檚 leaders must take action to conserve water supplies.
Western Water News
Bell Bowl Prairie Activists Stay Steadfast as a Rare Habitat Remains in Limbo
June 13, 2022 — With planned construction on hold, advocates are fighting fatigue and rallying support for a small but species-rich grassland in Illinois.
Efforts to Save North America鈥檚 Most Endangered Bird Are Succeeding
June 10, 2022 — A captive breeding program has quickly turned around the precipitous decline of the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow.
Infrastructure Funding Could Bring Hope to North America鈥檚 Largest Ecosystem
June 08, 2022 — An update on efforts to build a better future for the Greater Sage-Grouse and Sagebrush Country.
This World Oceans Day, Explore the Secrets of Seabirds
June 08, 2022 — Our video series dives into the lives of seabirds and the threats they face.
Coasts and Oceans
A group of birders dressed in fall gear pose outdoors in front of a sign that reads Waupaca Biological Field Station.
The Midwest鈥檚 Newest Birding Groups Are Built with a Bigger Mission in Mind
June 07, 2022 — The founders enjoy watching birds, sure. But they are just as interested in fostering experiences where everyone feels comfortable being who they are.
A bird with a black head and black-and-white body swims on water alongside some purple flowers
A New Indigenous Protected Area Emerges on Hudson Bay
June 03, 2022 — The Seal River Watershed Alliance will help protect 12 million acres of lakes, rivers, and lands.
Boreal Forests