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Birds on the Move
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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 woman and young girl in raincoats stand outside smiling at the camera.
Everyone Should Have a Mother's Day Birding Tradition Like This
January 30, 2023 — Mother, daughter, and granddaughter take joy in learning the spring migrant birds who show up to their annual May ritual.
Essays
The 2022 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards
A woodpecker with a red head stands on a branch.
Get a Birding Boost: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 23, 2023 — Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds.
News
A lake is held by a dam in a dry landscape.
How to Save the Colorado River? Use Less Water
January 20, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ submits comments to Bureau of Reclamation as they develop new operating rules.
Western Water News
A brown striped sparrow seats on a branch stuck in barbed wire.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Issues 100th Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification to Badger Creek Ranch
January 19, 2023 — Badger Creek Ranch herd in Colorado is working for birds through ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Conservation Ranching program.
News
A white egret catches a fish in the water.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Top Priorities for the Arizona Legislature in 2023
January 17, 2023 — Supporting water policies and management that help Arizona sooner, rather than later.
Western Water News
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In the Rockies, Human Activity Paves the Way for a Hybrid Bird Boom
January 12, 2023 — Black-capped and Mountain Chickadees mate more often than previously believed, research shows—especially where people disturb their habitat.
Bird Science
2023 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Photography Awards Open for Entries
January 11, 2023 — The North American photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 1, 2023.
News
Study Identifies Areas Most Likely to Sustain Biodiversity in a Changing Climate
January 11, 2023 — Study calls for areas to be prioritized in conservation efforts like the America the Beautiful Initiative.
News
For the Community, From the Community: A Conversation with Marcos Trinidad
January 10, 2023 — Trinidad—center director at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Debs Park in Los Angeles—spoke with us about his roots in LA, his work making the outdoors more inclusive, and his new podcast Human/Nature.
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