Bird and Conservation News

Growing Bird-Friendly Grasslands
March 26, 2026 — The Farm Bill helped ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Conservation Ranching program take flight. Now it’s helping it soar.
Conservation Ranching
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Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida’s Endemic Bird
March 23, 2026 — Jay Watch is a model of community science that guides habitat management and fosters advocates for a threatened species.
Community Science at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
Colorado River Remains in Crisis with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and Operations
March 20, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners cut through the conflict with a unique, basinwide perspective, championing the river’s health for the people and birds that rely on it.
Western Water
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive.
Policy & Advocacy
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On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and partners advocate for a new Farm Bill as part of the Migratory Bird Joint Venture fly-in
Conservation Ranching
Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian Reservation
March 10, 2026 — The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡-Cocopah partnership expands to include the Yuma ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Chapter.
Western Water
Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
March 10, 2026 — Patience, empathy, and observation—qualities that transform moments in birds’ lives into visual stories of nature and conservation.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
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America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
Policy & Advocacy
A Common Goldeneye swims in the Cache la Poudre River in Fort Collins, Colorado
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Minnesota
March 05, 2026 — Results from 90 CBC circles run across Minnesota during the winter of 2024/2025
A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic Seabirds
February 26, 2026 — The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument plays a vital role in seabird conservation.
Coasts and Oceans