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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
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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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Illustration of various evergreen trees surrounded by birds.
Level Up Your Winter Birding By Knowing Your Conifers
December 12, 2024 — Use this handy guide to identify native evergreens that feed and shelter birds when foliage is scarce.
A group of Common Murres clustered together on a cliff ledge.
A Single Heatwave Killed Half of Alaska鈥檚 Common Murres, a Shocking New Study Reveals
December 12, 2024 — Nearly a decade later, the seabirds still aren鈥檛 rebounding from what researchers say was the largest animal die-off in modern history鈥攁nd a stark warning about climate change.
Illustration of a bird flying through snowflakes and autumn leaves.
Take On a Year of Avian Action With Our 2025 Bird Challenge Calendar
December 12, 2024 — Follow these monthly resolutions to grow as a birder鈥攁nd a bird advocate鈥攖hroughout the seasons.
Test Your Bird and Word Savvy With This Creative Crossword Puzzle
December 12, 2024 — Keep an eye out for vagrant clues as you tackle our avian-themed grid鈥攁nd learn how you can apply a puzzling mindset in your birding, too.
Top 探花精选 Stories in 2024: Policy and Advocacy
December 12, 2024 — 探花精选 protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our policy and advocacy achievements from the last 12 months.
One person unspools wire while another holds several metal stakes. Cattle graze behind them.
To Grow Grassland Habitat, Conservationists Try a New Incentive: Cash for Birds
December 12, 2024 — 探花精选 and partners hope the novel approach will yield more bird-friendly grazing on livestock farms in the Midwest.
A sign at the entrance of Muir Woods National Monument asks visitors to remain quiet during their stay.
For Wildlife, Human Noise Is the Downside of Outdoor Fun
December 11, 2024 — As more people explore wild places, researchers aim to understand and minimize the impacts recreation has on birds and other animals.
A white oak in its full fall foliage display of reds and oranges.
Why Wildlife Groups and Whiskey Makers Are Rallying to Save This Vital Eastern Tree
December 10, 2024 — White oaks remain abundant, but experts say the prized species needs help regenerating to sustain businesses, birds鈥攁nd booze supplies.
Hundreds of crows roosting in trees are silhouetted against a dark blue sky.
Winter Is the Perfect Time to Take Up Crow Watching
December 10, 2024 — 'Tis the season to tune into the drama-filled lives of your local corvids.
An avocet stands in shallow blue water with water dripping from its beak.
探花精选鈥檚 Bold Work in Western Water
December 10, 2024 — As we move into 2025, the work remains critical...and exciting.