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Two small owls stand next to each other on the ground, one preening the other, against an orange sky.
ÃÛèÖAPP Supports New Public Lands Rule
July 12, 2023 — The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.
Let’s Be Real
July 11, 2023 — Not only do the best visuals look impressive; they also reflect what’s true.
Letter From the Editor
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Our Next Five Years of Climate Action
July 11, 2023 — ÃÛèÖAPP is ready for swift and bold action on renewables and natural carbon storage at this critical time for the planet.
ÃÛèÖAPP View
A life-size sculpture of Black-necked Stilts in a cracked, dried up landscape.
A Sculpture Captures the Dry Reality for Black-necked Stilts
July 11, 2023 — Artist Sarah Conti situates life-size versions of the shorebirds in a disappearing habitat.
The Aviary
A crowd watches a baseball game while a flock of birds circles overhead.
Why Baseball and Birding Go Together Like Peanuts and Cracker Jacks
July 10, 2023 — America’s pastime presents plenty of opportunities to spot birds, says sports writer Joe Trezza.
From ÃÛèÖAPP Magazine
A bird feeder with a camera and microphone hangs outside.
These Smart Devices Can Identify the Birds Outside Your Window
July 10, 2023 — The Bird Buddy and the Haikubox offer new ways to get excited about birding from home.
Tech
A person in hiking boots steps onto a bus in a city. The side of the bus says "Trailhead Direct" and shows a photo of people hiking in a forest.
Why Cities Need Better Public Transit to Public Lands
July 10, 2023 — More transportation agencies and nature advocates want to help people explore the outdoors without a car. But they face challenges.
Field Notes
A woman wades into a rocky river in a vast old growth forest.
Fieldwork for All
July 10, 2023 — Eager young scientists dream of careers outdoors, studying and protecting wildlife and ecosystems. To succeed, they need something that’s proven elusive: a feeling of safety.
Sunlight peeks through dark storm clouds over a landscape of dense forest.
The Cerrado, the World’s Most Biodiverse Tropical Savannah, Is in Peril
July 10, 2023 — A young bird expert is among the scientists racing to document Brazil's ancient and understudied biome—while simultaneously raising the alarm about what’s being lost.
Celebrate ÃÛèÖAPP Texas’s Centennial with a Virtual Tour of the Coast
July 03, 2023 — A new online explorer reveals the importance of the Texas Coast for birds across the hemisphere.
Coasts and Oceans