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

Nearly 350 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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A whimsical, surreal oil painting of a towhee perched on a branch in a snowy, mountainous landscape with a bright blue sky filled with swirling clouds.
A Surreal Spin on An Abundant Sparrow
November 16, 2023 — In "Spotted Towhee" artist Phyllis Shafer depicts a widespread bird of the West in a rapidly changing landscape.
The Aviary
A Ridgway’s Rail swims in a wetland, reeds and tall grass reflected in the water.
Cocopah Indian Tribe Secures $5.5 Million for Habitat Restoration in the Colorado River Delta
November 15, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ partners with Cocopah Tribe to bring more resources to key riparian area.
Western Water News
An Evening Grosbeak with a GPS tag on its back, held in someone's hand with a snowy forest behind it.
A Beloved Winter Finch Is In Decline—and Scientists Want to Know Why
November 15, 2023 — Feeder visits from Evening Grosbeaks are rarer than in the past, and a new initiative is trying to understand the root causes.
Field Notes
A black seabird with orange feet and bill, a white face, and yellow tufts on its head, stands on a mossy rock with its wings outstretched.
Tufted Puffins are Getting a Boost in the Pacific Northwest
November 15, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and partners are launching new efforts to save this declining seabird.
Coasts and Oceans
A kayaker paddles in a pristine lake, the clear water mirroring the forest on either side.
This New App Looks to the Birds to Bolster Southeast Alaska’s Economy
November 15, 2023 — A birding trail developed by ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Alaska and partners seeks to shift the region away from reliance on extractive industries.
Field Notes
A woman stands outside looking up at the trees overhead holding binoculars and a phone.
How Do Birds Respond to Extreme Wildfire Haze? Project Phoenix Aims to Find Out 
November 15, 2023 — Harnessing the power of community science can help birds as smoke pollution from blazes becomes more extreme.
Field Notes
Sam Olivares-Mejia stands in front of a white wall, next to a pink bougainvillea. Her dark hair is pulled back from her face and she wears a brightly colored pink top patterned with orange flowers.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spotlight: Sam Olivares-Mejia Creates Better Data for a Better World
November 14, 2023 — The Dangermond GIS fellow reflects on the power of accessible data to amplify people’s relationships to their environment.
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group of teenagers with two adults standing on a trail with green mountains in the background
Why Bird Advocates Want to Double Down on Conservation Across the Americas
November 08, 2023 — A bipartisan U.S. bill would ramp up funding for the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act, an under-the-radar program with a long reach.
Field Notes
Two sandhill cranes flying in front of out-of-focus transmission lines.
The Race Is on to Build Big Power Lines, Clean Energy’s Missing Ingredient
November 07, 2023 — Careful siting and thoughtful construction can make transmission lines less dangerous for birds, experts say.
From ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine
A yellow, black, and white warbler stands on a thin, mossy branch and looks up into rain, against a dark green background.
All North American Birds Named After People Will Soon Get New Names
November 01, 2023 — After years of consideration and little news, this week's announcement by the American Ornithological Society caught many birders by surprise.
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