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Birds on the Move
Birds Bring Solace for APP Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
APP Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
APP Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 APP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
APP Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
These Twins Hope to Become Their Own Duck Stamp Dynasty
August 28, 2023 —
Kira Sabin went viral in 2021 after making a TikTok video about their entry for the annual art competition. Two years later, they're still going for a win—and hoping partnering with their sibling helps.
Merlin Is Magical, but It Still Makes Mistakes
August 23, 2023 —
As the popularity of the app’s Sound ID feature grows, so do concerns about how imperfect artificial intelligence impacts a trove of scientific data.
Arizona Grants $200 Million to Promote Water Savings
August 22, 2023 —
Funds will support innovative water metering, agricultural improvements, and turf replacement initiatives.
The Colorado River is Unpredictable, but its Policies and Management Shouldn’t Be
August 22, 2023 —
APP weighs in on federal decisions in the short and long-term.
Inflation Reduction Act is Making a Difference for Water Resources, Rural Communities, Birds
August 16, 2023 —
Significant APP legislation one year after passage.
Mya-Rose Craig’s Search for Family Amid an Extraordinary Life of World Birding
August 15, 2023 —
Birdgirl, a memoir by the 21-year-old birder and activist, is an affecting story of a daughter seeking her parents as they, together, seek birds.
How Training Secretive Birds Became a Boon for Tropical Forest Conservation
August 10, 2023 —
When a farming family in Ecuador “befriended” an elusive antpitta, they pioneered a new path for ecotourism.
Louisiana’s Most Ambitious Coastal Restoration Project Finally Takes Off
August 10, 2023 —
By redirecting Mississippi River sediment, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will combat the state’s land-loss crisis.
We Need Bird-Friendly Transmission to Fight Climate Change. Getting There Will Take Collective Action.
August 09, 2023 —
By working together, we can help build the transmission grid birds need.
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