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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 brown adult duck sits in blowing sand with three little fuzzy ducklings pressed against her.
10 Phenomenal Female Bird Photos From the 2024 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
October 25, 2024 — Our Female Birds category once again delivered an array of amazing images for judges to pore over.
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.
Closeup of an American Goldfinch standing on the red ledge of a bird feeder.
Bird Buddy Partners with the ÃÛèÖAPP to Elevate Bird Conservation Efforts
October 24, 2024 — The new collaboration aims to amplify awareness and action around bird conservation.
A spider web made of pipe cleaners with fake spiders adorns the inside of a window, looking out on pumpkins on a picnic table.
How to Have a Bird-Friendly Halloween
October 18, 2024 — Follow these tips to ensure your spooky celebrations don't create a scary situation for birds.
Celebrating 52 Years of the Clean Water Act
October 18, 2024 — A call to strengthen protections for our waterways.
Accelerating Responsible Clean Energy Development: ÃÛèÖAPP's Efforts in 2024
October 18, 2024 — From warbler research to transmission line placement, ÃÛèÖAPP staff worked on planning with birds and people in mind.
ÃÛèÖAPP and Parks Project at the 2024 Culver City Art Walk
October 17, 2024 — A partnership driving bird conservation through art.
ÃÛèÖAPP Spotlight: Liliana Griego Advocates for People-Centered Coastal Conservation
October 11, 2024 — Griego melds her love for urban nature and her drive to make conservation more inclusive and accessible to nurture people’s relationships with the California coast.
Supporting At-Risk Bird Habitat in the Lower Colorado River Basin
October 10, 2024 — Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program bolsters habitat for threatened and endangered species.
A diverse group of people of varying ages make art outside at the ÃÛèÖAPP Center at Debs Park.
Creating the Space to Bring Communities Together with Latino ÃÛèÖAPP
October 10, 2024 — We spoke with Evelyn Serrano, ÃÛèÖAPP Debs Park center director, and Christian La Mont of Latino ÃÛèÖAPP during Latino Conservation Week 2024.