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

Nearly 350 探花精选 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 探花精选 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Chesapeake Ospreys are in Danger鈥擳hey Need More Fish
October 09, 2024 — Better fisheries management is needed to improve the health of Ospreys in Chesapeake Bay.
Milagra, Condor 1221, perches on a rocky cliffside overlooking a valley during sunset.
Witness the Inspiring Release of Milagra, the Condor Rescued as an Egg After Bird Flu Killed Her Mother
October 09, 2024 — Hatched and raised in captivity, the young bird has defied the odds, returning more than a year later to a wild flock still reeling from disease and lead poisoning.
探花精选 on Campus Faculty Advisors Instill a Love of Conservation
October 07, 2024 — Dr. Andy Tuholski and Daniel Koenemann have supported campus chapters through hands-on guidance and a commitment to sustainability.
Portrait of Samuel Henderson wearing binoculars, smiling.
Meet the Kid Who Wowed the Internet With His Incredibly Accurate Bird Calls
October 07, 2024 — The talented 10-year-old鈥檚 performance at a school talent show recently went viral on TikTok after folks couldn't believe their ears.
A roseate spoonbill flying in a wetland
New Funding for Everglades Restoration Creates Progress for Birds and People
October 07, 2024 — Three contract awards, more momentum for critical conservation efforts.
A Red Crossbill looks down from its perch in a pine tree, holding a seed in its beak.
Fancy Finches? This Extensive New Field Guide Is For You
October 04, 2024 — Co-authored by a finch expert and veteran guide writer, the book covers everything from House Finches to honeycreepers. (Yep, they're finches, too.)
A Killdeer standing in grass with its beak wide open.
10 Fun Facts About the Killdeer
September 30, 2024 — Even if you haven鈥檛 seen one, chances are good you鈥檝e heard this notoriously noisy shorebird.
Offshore wind is a solvable problem for birds. Climate change status quo is not.
September 30, 2024 — At Climate Week NYC, 探花精选 collaborated with partners and hosted a panel about responsible offshore wind development.
Mining Could Pollute Alaska鈥檚 Chilkat Valley. A Tribe and Local Groups Defend their Way of Life.
September 27, 2024 — Inside the fight for the watershed with the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan, residents in Haines, and 探花精选 Alaska.
A White-throated Sparrow perches on a branch with its head back, singing.
Do You Speak Warblish?
September 27, 2024 — A relatively new field of research focuses on the rich history of pairing birdsong with human language.