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An aerial landscape of fog over the canopy of a lush, sprawling forest.
These 5 Central American Forests Support Billions of Migrating Birds 鈥攂ut They're Disappearing Fast
January 16, 2026 — A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region鈥檚 鈥淔ive Great Forests,鈥 which support nearly half of some beloved species鈥 global populations.
Conservation News
A flock of Snow Buntings camouflaged in white plumage fly over a snowy field.
Farm Fields Hold a Wonderful Winter Secret: Visiting Arctic Songbirds
December 17, 2025 — Need a nudge to get outdoors when the mercury drops? Take inspiration from these hardy travelers and hit some backroads for a comfy birding adventure.
Birding Advice
An individual on a boom lift installs Motus radio antennas.
Solving Migration Mysteries, One Motus Station at a Time
October 23, 2025 — The very first Motus tower to be installed on an 探花精选 Certified Bird-Friendly ranch is advancing bird science in eastern Wyoming.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Speaking Up for Birds: How Texans Can Say Yes to Bird Friendly Design
October 10, 2025 — Every voice matters and every pane of safe glass brings us closer to a future where Texas鈥檚 skylines are as life-giving as its landscapes.
TEXAS Lights Out Program
Two researchers, with equipment and notebooks splayed across a boardwalk in a forest, sit cross-legged while they record data.
Scientists Can Now Track How High Songbirds Fly Over the Ocean鈥攁 Potential Lifesaver
September 19, 2025 — Researchers are gathering new insights that improve migration science and may help make offshore wind energy more friendly to small birds with big treks.
Juvenile bird resting on egg
Silver Lining for Shorebirds: New Study Shows Arctic Nesting Species Are Cued into Climate Change
July 28, 2025 — Attentive long-distance migrants are following environmental cues better than expected, showing some shorebirds to be surprisingly adaptable.
ALASKA Bird Science
The Swainson's Thrush Is in a Rush
June 18, 2025 — This long-distant migratory songbird is more often heard than seen during its quick stop on its breeding grounds in Alaska's boreal forest before heading all the way back to Argentina.
Flock of shorebirds
Your 2025 World Migratory Bird Day Celebration Kit!
May 05, 2025 — This post is full of stories about Alaska birds, where they are celebrated, and how science can save them, plus a talking Aleutian Tern.
ALASKA
Here They Come!
April 15, 2025 — Migratory Birds are Returning to Vermont
VERMONT