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The World Can’t Wait: Climate Targets Must Match the Urgency of the Moment
September 09, 2025 — As nations prepare their 2035 commitments, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ urges bold, science-aligned actions to protect our planet for birds, people and our communities
Policy & Advocacy
Growing Community, Growing Conservation
September 02, 2025 — David Hewitt describes his experience as our Community Science and Chapter Engagement AmeriCorps Member.
VT Community Science at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
A male Rufous Hummingbird perches on a leafy branch.
What Do Hummingbirds Really Eat in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming?
May 08, 2025 — Nectar is only part of the story!
ROCKIES Native Plants
A colorful male Painted Bunting perches on a vine.
A Decade of Watching Birds—and Watching Out for Them
May 06, 2025 — Celebrating a decade of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Climate Watch
Climate Watch
Young shorebird in vegetation
Safety Sound, a Crucial Stopover Site for Migrant Birds, Is Under Threat From a Mining Operation
March 04, 2025 — A Nevada-based mining company could impact the Safety Sound Important Bird Area near Nome, a place vital to birds and wildlife, Alaska Native subsistence users, and tourism.
AK Important Bird Areas
Black-capped Chickadee
The Importance of Community Science and eBird for Alaska’s Birds
November 25, 2024 — Community science and Christmastime go hand in hand thanks to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Christmas Bird Count, but conservationists use eBird data year-round to improve the life of birds—Alaska’s included.
AK Community Science at ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡
A chickadee covered in bright yellow pollen dust perches on a branch.
15 Brilliant Photos That Celebrate the Link Between Birds and Native Plants
November 21, 2024 — Feast your eyes on our favorite Plants for Birds entries of the 2024 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
A Dark-eyed Junco perches on a branch of yellow and orange maple leaves.
Simple Ways to Ease Into Fall and Winter Yard Cleanup for Birds
October 24, 2024 — Discover how to transition to a more naturalistic, bird-friendly yard.
ROCKIES Native Plants
A bumble bee hovering next to yellow flowers.
Behind the Scenes at the Federal Bee Lab Powered by Native Plants
October 24, 2024 — At this unconventional research lab, government scientists and curious community members support native pollinators and other wildlife from the ground up.
Conservation News