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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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Small brown bird with a white stripe over its eye stands on a tree trunk
Local Advocates Rally to Bring Back Declining Tree Canopy in North Carolina
September 20, 2024 — The Raleigh City Council approved the creation of a plan to protect trees in the City of Oaks, thanks to local advocates.
探花精选 Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals
September 20, 2024 — 探花精选 congratulates the passionate conservationists and park lovers across the state who spoke out for these special places over the last week. You wrote letters, shared updates, and called your elected officials鈥攁nd it worked!
A woman in purple clothes holds a white cane in a field of green brush dotted with purple flowers.
Donna Posont Helps Blind People Become Birders鈥攁nd Whatever Else They Want To Be
September 20, 2024 — The Michigan educator鈥檚 long-running program, Birding by Ear and Beyond, fits within a growing movement to make the outdoors more accessible.
In the foreground a Brown Pelican dives straight down into water while behind it a whale is emerging from the water. Other out-of-focus birds are circling in the cloudy sky.
11 More Amazing Images of Birds and Landscapes From the 2024 探花精选 Photo Awards
September 19, 2024 — Our newest contest category delivered a bounty of beautiful鈥攁nd birdy鈥攕cenes for the judges to choose from. Here are some of our favorites.
Portrait of Rosemary Mosco in profile looking up and smiling, overlaid with bird illustrations and a cartoon snake on her head.
Something Funny Happens When Rosemary Mosco Mixes Art and Science
September 19, 2024 — The beloved cartoonist and writer teases humor (and wonder! and poignancy!) out of the avian world (and beyond!).
Evening light passes through fall foliage as Linda Rohleder collects seeds from an aster bush.
This Hudson Valley Group Puts a Homegrown Spin on Restoring Native Forests
September 19, 2024 — To help address a shortage of seed for healing degraded habitat, Wild Woods Restoration Project enlists volunteers to raise wild plants at home.
A man in a cap, glasses, and a red plaid shirt holds up a brown piece of a plant.
For These Arkansas Farmers, Bird Habitat Is a Cash Crop
September 19, 2024 — An 探花精选 Delta program empowers growers to produce native plant seeds that are desperately needed for restoring grasslands.
Illustration of people gardening and installing solar panels on a roof while surrounded by birds and nature.
The American Climate Corps Puts a Fresh Spin on the New Deal
September 19, 2024 — Nearly a century ago, the Civilian Conservation Corps transformed the country. Can a new youth workforce make a difference in today鈥檚 crisis?
A meadowlark sings while perched on a barbed wire fence post.
探花精选 and Heifer International Partner to Expand Conservation Ranching Program into Arkansas
September 18, 2024 — Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat & connect consumers to conservation
A GPS tag is placed on the back of a Common Grackle while being held by one researcher.
Where Have All the Common Grackles Gone?
September 18, 2024 — Scientists are racing to figure out why a widespread blackbird is disappearing.