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Birds on the Move
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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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What's At Stake as Nations Gather To Stave off the Global Biodiversity Crisis
December 07, 2022 — The decade's most important negotiations to protect nature and wildlife kick off this week in Canada. Ambitious goals are on the table, but success is not guaranteed.
Conservation News
Interior Department Holds Offshore Wind Lease Sale in California
December 06, 2022 — Environmentally responsible offshore wind can help reduce our carbon emissions while protecting birds and the places they need.
Renewable Energy
The Flight of the Spoonbills Holds Lessons for a Changing Evergladesand World
December 06, 2022 — As sea-level rise transforms South Floridas fringe of wetlands into open ocean, Roseate Spoonbills are moving north. Land managers are following their lead, restoring the ecosystem with an eye for resilience, too.
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An illustration of 3 cartoon ducksSurf Scoter, Northern Shoveler, and Red-breasted Mergansereach with labels describing distinctive features.
An Ode to Weird Duck Time
November 29, 2022 — Cartoonist Rosemary Mosco reflects on a season thats special to herand not only because she invented it.
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Top 勛圖窪蹋 Successes of 2022
November 23, 2022 — 勛圖窪蹋 took a huge leap forward this year protecting birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our achievements from the last 12 months.
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The Colorado River Compact at 100
November 22, 2022 — Can it survive another century?
Western Water News
Like Finding a Unicorn: Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
November 17, 2022 — A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
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勛圖窪蹋 Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
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An Osprey sitting in the Boat House nest while a boat is out on the water in the background.
For the First Time, Osprey Chicks Have Successfully Fledged from Hog Islands Boathouse Nest
November 10, 2022 — Hog Islands annual service week leads to a nesting win for on-cam fish hawks Dory and Skiff.
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A rufous hummingbird seats on a branch.
The State of the Birds Report is a Call to Action. These Policies Will Help.
November 09, 2022 — New report shows a pathway to bring birds back with key policy opportunities.
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