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A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.
Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act
July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery
Policy & Advocacy
Summer Camp at the Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
Inspiring Campers with Science and Summer Fun!
July 10, 2026 — 2026 Summer Camp at the Randall Davey ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center
SOUTHWEST Randall Davey
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s New Report Meets the Urgency of the Moment at Great Salt Lake
July 09, 2026 — The Great Salt Lake Birds and Habitat Assessment offers finding to guide coordinated efforts to save this vital ecosystem.
Western Water
Water Quality Protections Advance in New Mexico
July 09, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Southwest testified in favor of protecting ephemeral streams, playas, and wetlands—emphasizing their importance for birds and other wildlife.
SOUTHWEST Western Water
Yellow-breasted Chat
Ode to the Yellow-breasted Chat
July 09, 2026 — A glimpse into a bird with an endless song
SOUTHWEST Bird News
Ambalema: The Colombian Town Building Its Future Around Birds
July 07, 2026 — Birdwatching tourism is transforming the biodiversity of the Magdalena River into economic opportunities for local communities.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Americas
Birds and Oil Palm: Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes
July 06, 2026 — A new manual from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and Fedepalma—the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers—shows how oil palm production and birds can coexist across Colombia's diverse landscapes.
Colombia
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s Assessment for a Resilient Great Salt Lake
June 30, 2026 — The Great Salt Lake Birds & Habitat Assessment identifies the most important areas for bird conservation & hydrologic connectivity
Western Water
New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Report Identifies Most Important Areas for Bird Conservation at Great Salt Lake – Now and for the Future
June 30, 2026 — Science-based Assessment highlights hydrologic connectivity as key to protecting 12 million migratory birds and guiding conservation decisions.