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

Nearly 350 APP 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 APP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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An owl flies down to land on a sign that reads "state land wildlife management area"
Conservation Groups Aim to Cushion Birds From a Solar Power Boom
June 01, 2023 — Recognizing the desperate need for more clean energy, avian advocates are working to steer solar projects away from key habitats.
A flock of Red Knots fly in a murmuration over water.
How APP South Carolina Protects Their Coastal Birds and the Places They Need
June 01, 2023 — With their Shorebird Stewardship program, APP South Carolina protects Red Knots, American Oystercatchers, and other birds that find respite on their shores.
A Painted Bunting perched on a branch, a colorful bird with red, blue, purple, yellow, and green feathers.
Why Are Buntings All So Good?
June 01, 2023 — An “APP” magazine investigation.
Tribal-led Restoration in the Colorado River Delta
May 31, 2023 — Cocopah Tribe’s vision for the river and their land.
Aerial view of a wetland landscape.
‘Devastating’ Supreme Court Decision Leaves Wetlands Unprotected
May 26, 2023 — Developers can now drain or pollute most wetlands without violating the Clean Water Act, legal experts say.
Plunging view of a river from the top of a dam with green algae in the foreground on the wall of the dam below
With a Historic Dam Removal Imminent, Tribes Prepare for a Klamath River Rebirth
May 24, 2023 — The project, set to begin this summer, promises to boost dwindling salmon populations, bolster tribal traditions, and restore a rich ecosystem.
APP Settlement Improves Protections for Golden Eagles in California’s Altamont Pass
May 16, 2023 — Important concessions will reduce risks to birds while allowing for wind energy development needed to act on APP.
A group of people stands in front of a garden
College Campuses Across the Country Are Getting a Little More Bird-Friendly
May 15, 2023 — APP on Campus chapters are working towards a better future for birds through their Bird-Friendly Communities work.
Wet Winter Brings Arizona’s Salt River to Life
May 11, 2023 — A river flows through the heart of the Phoenix Valley.
A wood thrush sitting on a branch with its beak open.
New EPA Proposal Would be Key to Achieving Climate Goals for Birds and People
May 11, 2023 — Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise.