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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 ÃÛèÖAPP members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 ÃÛèÖAPP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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A gang of menacing turkeys in a city park.
When Wild Turkeys Attack: How to Survive and Thrive In a Great Gobbler World
November 22, 2024 — Just remember: Don't turn around.
People with binoculars walking in an urban park.
Science Is Revealing the Social Disparities at the Root of Urban Ecosystems
November 22, 2024 — When it comes to biodiversity, research shows not all neighborhoods are created equal. They’re defined by injustices past and present.
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 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards.
ÃÛèÖAPP’s Jennifer Pitt Testifies before Congress on Colorado River Habitats
November 20, 2024 — ÃÛèÖAPP supports bills that support wildlife habitat amid changing ÃÛèÖAPP.
Navigating Water Rights and Ecological Recovery Under New Colorado Legislation
November 20, 2024 — Water publication highlights stream restoration.
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.
Alyssa and Kevin Cronin stand on a boardwalk surrounded by palm trees, holding binoculars and smiling.
How Everyone’s Favorite TikTok Dad Brings Birds to a Whole New Audience
November 12, 2024 — Kevin Cronin, known as Kickball Dad to his social media fans, has gotten his millions of followers excited about birding by simply being himself online
A male Greater Sage-Grouse stands in a grassy field with his head lifted, puffing his chest out.
Organizations Optimistic about Final Plan to Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat, Call for Work to Begin 
November 08, 2024 — BLM plan aims to stanch steep decline of iconic bird 
ÃÛèÖAPP Commits to Working with New Trump Administration on Hemispheric Solutions to Tackle Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change
November 07, 2024
Our 10 Favorite Videos From the 2024 ÃÛèÖAPP Photo Awards
November 06, 2024 — Capturing a range of behaviors, all of these shorts got two thumbs up from our panel of judges.