Birds

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More Water is Key for Helping Great Salt Lake—But What About the Jordan River?
September 25, 2025 — New study aims to understand how increased flows can help the riparian ecosystem function
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A flock of dowitchers flying over a wetland.
New ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ Science Doubles Estimates of Shorebird Use in the Colorado River Delta
September 09, 2025 — Environmental flows and agricultural drainwater in Arizona sustain key habitat for Long-billed Dowitchers, Western Sandpipers, and other species.
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A phalarope floats on water in the background more similar birds.
Birders and Scientists Unite for a Celebration of Saline Lakes Across the Hemisphere
August 25, 2025 — Mono Basin Bird Chautauqua sheds light on the state of saline lakes and partners' conservation efforts
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Banding Together for Burrowing Owls 
April 18, 2025 — ¸£Àû¼§ÊÓƵ staff digs deep, literally, to install new artificial burrows.
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February 25, 2025 — A snapshot of what we’ve accomplished and the things to come in 2025.
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An Innovative Program Supporting the Protection of Irreplaceable Saline Lakes
February 25, 2025 — Effective conservation starts with investing in our understanding of these complex ecosystems.
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A Day in the Field with Intermountain West Shorebird Surveyors
November 19, 2024 — What it looks like to have boots on the ground for one of the most important surveys.
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Utah Lake flows into Jordan River
10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 — Partners Work Together to Bring New Water Flows
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Discovering Panama's Shorebirds: A Haven for Fascinating Species
September 09, 2024 — Shorebirds that visit or reside in Panama are an integral part of our coastal ecosystems, providing essential ecological services and enriching our natural world.
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Monitoring Snowy Plovers at Great Salt Lake
August 26, 2024 — An Updated Look at One of Utah’s Shorebird Species of Greatest Conservation Need
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