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

Nearly 350 勛圖窪蹋 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 勛圖窪蹋 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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A dove sits in a hanging planter basket next to a house.
What Should I Do If I Find a Nest Where It Doesnt Belong?
March 24, 2023 — Sometimes birds nest too close to home. Experts share what to do if you find birds raising young on your house or building.
News
Aerial view of a river winding through a vast landscape.
With Construction Days Away, Groups Ask Court to Halt Massive Willow Oil Project
March 22, 2023 — The Biden administration-approved carbon bomb in the Alaskan Arctic will foul a vital sanctuary for birds, caribou, and Native people, critics say.
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勛圖窪蹋 Announces Decision to Retain Current Name
March 16, 2023 — Organization commits to new $25 million fund to expand Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging work, a decision that follows a thorough and inclusive process to examine the legacy of its namesake.
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Open Letter from the CEO on 勛圖窪蹋s Name
March 16, 2023 — Hear directly from Dr. Elizabeth Gray on why 勛圖窪蹋 is keeping its name.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 勛圖窪蹋 Name
March 16, 2023 — Your guide to the boards process and its decision to retain the organizations name.
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A flock of Sandhill Cranes fly in a line against a blue sky, the moon in the background.
Flight Paths Unfurls the Wondrous History of Migration Science
March 10, 2023 — A new book details how amateur birders and bird-loving scientists pieced together the true story of avian migration.
Books
A Northern Gannet flies toward camera with grass in its beak.
What Offshore Wind Energy Can Teach Us About Seabirds
March 10, 2023 — Were learning more about seabirds from the monitoring studies required for offshore wind energy development.
Renewable Energy
Who gets harmed as the Colorado River changes?
March 09, 2023 — Negative impacts of water shortages will be vast.
Western Water News
A group of birds at a hanging feeder, two of them appear to be having a fight.
In Bird Feeder Battles, Social Species are Featherweights
March 09, 2023 — A new study finds groupy and wimpy birds have a hard time fending off competition, but they can gain a boost among friends.
Bird Science
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Lights Out Across the Country
March 08, 2023 — 勛圖窪蹋 helps protect birds during migration, one switched-off light at a time.
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