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North Carolina’s Population Boom Inspires Advocates to Protect Urban Forests
September 19, 2025 — As new residents flock to the state, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and allies launch an effort to help communities save fast-disappearing city trees from development.
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To Weather the Growing Costs of Climate Disasters, Some States Are Getting Creative
September 19, 2025 — From tourist taxes to polluter fees, states seek funding solutions to deal with the massive price tag of a warming world.
Climate
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How Educators Are Fostering the Next Generation of Avian Advocates
September 18, 2025 — Experts say it isn’t hard to get kids excited about birds—and conservation action.
Birding News
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West Volusia ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Society and Stetson University Partner to Protect Birds
September 17, 2025 — Window collisions pose a major migration hazard.
FL
The three brothers pose for a portrait in Jim's home studio filled with paints and brushes, and a picture of Vincent Van Gogh on the wall.
For The Hautman Brothers, the Secret to Duck Stamp Dominance Is All in the Family
September 15, 2025 — The Minnesota painters have achieved unrivaled success in the federal government’s conservation-boosting art competition. They insist technical know-how has little to do with it.
Feature Stories
The World Can’t Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment
September 09, 2025 — As nations prepare their 2035 commitments, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ urges bold, science-aligned actions to protect our planet for birds, people and our communities
Policy & Advocacy
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Common Birds Are Declining the Fastest, and Habitat Loss Is to Blame, a New Study Finds
August 05, 2025 — As humans have transformed the natural environment, abundant birds have suffered the most—while some rare species have increased.
Funding Secured for Minnesota’s Habitat, Communities, Environment 
June 30, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Upper Mississippi River will also gather critical data on secretive wetland birds.
UMR
Three people kneel on the floor holding fans made of Golden Eagle tail feathers in a dimly lit room filled with spiritual objects.
This Native-Run Raptor Center Is Safeguarding Sacred Birds, Feathers, and Practices
June 20, 2025 — A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.
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The Federal Government Plans to Unleash Industry on These Five Alaskan Bird Havens
June 20, 2025 — A new push for more oil and gas drilling, mining, and logging threatens irreparable damage to irreplaceable habitats.