Birds are key indicators of the health of our planet—and powerful reminders of how deeply connected we all are. At a time when bird species face population declines from factors like habitat loss and increasingly extreme weather, Earth Day calls on people around the world to care for the natural systems we all depend on.
On Earth Day and throughout the year, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ advocates for a more sustainable future for birds and people across the Western Hemisphere. This work includes accelerating the responsible transition to wind and solar energy and advancing conservation actions that store carbon in nature and improve habitat for birds.
Do you want to help but aren't sure exactly how? to protect birds and our planet and check out the many ways to get involved and make a difference.
Lawmakers care about your views and opinions. As a constituent, you can convey your concerns about issues affecting wildlife and their habitats. The only way we'll be successful in our climate and conservation efforts is with your help.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is holding events at the national, state, and local levels around the U.S. demonstrating all of the ways that we can invest our time, resources, and passion for birds and the environment into creating a better future for us all. With 15 state and regional offices, 31 centers, 29 sanctuaries, and over 400 community and campus chapters, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is creating a culture of conservation in local communities through education and advocacy focused on birds and important habitats.
You can help birds adapt and survive in the face of climate change by providing food, shelter, and safe passage in your neighborhood. Creating an outdoor space with native plants will provide vital habitat for birds and pollinators. Turning off or dimming non-essential lights at night and making reflective glass more noticeable will give birds a safer passage during spring and fall migration.
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ remains committed to protecting birds across the hemisphere.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is advocating for the rapid expansion of responsibly sited transmission.
Julio Montes de Oca, director of Coastal Resilience for the Americas, shares how ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ is advancing in Latin America and the Caribbean one of the priority hemispheric strategies.
New funding will support birds and underserved communities in Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Using tracking devices, Dan Baldassarre revealed key aspects of the "goth cardinal's" fascinating behavior.
The Boreal's ecologically-rich wetlands are vital to the health of the entire planet
Photos clockwise from top: Sydney Walsh/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡; Ash Ponders; Mike Fernandez/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡; American Goldfinch, Evan Barrientos/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Rockies; Great Gray Owl, Melyssa St. Michael/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
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