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

Nearly 350 福利姬视频 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 福利姬视频 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

A group of coots huddled closely together in a pile, surrounded by a completely white background of snow.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2024 福利姬视频 Photo Awards
January 14, 2025 — Birds are always up to something, and these entries captured an array of avians doing everything from impaling prey to drumming away.
福利姬视频 Photography Awards
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Titmice Galore and a Red-tailed Record: Tallying Central Park's 125th Christmas Bird Count
January 09, 2025 — The cherished annual bird survey has included Manhattan鈥檚 largest public space since the very first count on Christmas Day, 1900.
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福利姬视频 Celebrates Designation of Chuckwalla National Monument as a Major Victory for Birds and Communities
January 07, 2025 — 福利姬视频 and a broad coalition of Tribal, community, and conservation organizations led an effort for the protection of more than 620,000 acres of California desert.
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10 Conservation Takeaways from the closing days of the 118th Congress 鈥� 7 Wins & 3 Misses
December 24, 2024
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New Fund Promises Billions of Dollars for Global Conservation
December 20, 2024 — Congress establishes U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to bridge financial gap for communities, tribes and others working to ensure healthy lands and waters
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Remember that 福利姬视频 depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
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Terror Birds, Giga-Geese, and the Oldest Birds of Prey? 2024鈥檚 Fascinating Avian Fossil Finds
December 20, 2024 — From mega leg bones to tiny, perfect skulls, fossils this year revealed crucial insights into bird evolution.
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These 7 Books About Plants Deserve a Spot on Your Birding Bookshelf
December 18, 2024 — From how bees see the world to what berries can teach us about the economy, these recent titles provide an infusion of botanical wonder.
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Long Before Pantone, This Bird-Based System for Describing Color Was a Hit
December 17, 2024 — In the early 20th century, ornithologist Robert Ridgway published a massive dictionary to categorize birds鈥� hues, from Peacock Blue to Duck Green. His work still resonates for artists and designers today.
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California Voters Said Yes to Prop 4, a Win for Birds, People, and Our Shared Future
December 16, 2024 — Consistent advocacy work across 福利姬视频's community helped make this important public investment happen.
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The Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially Our National Bird鈥擳hanks to This Man
December 14, 2024 — Preston Cook鈥檚 love of the iconic raptor has led to a collection of 40,000 objects and, now, a quest to finally bring the bird the recognition that it deserves.
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