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A male and female Canvasback duck face each other in the water, the male looking back with a vibrant red eye.
Bird Eyes Come In an Amazing Array of Colors—but Why Is a Mystery
February 07, 2023 — A recent study analyzing what scientists know about avian eye color finds that there are numerous questions left to solve.
Great Lakes Piping Plovers Have a Record-breaking Breeding Season
February 07, 2023 — Piping plover recovery partners are celebrating many successes as the summer comes to a close.
Big Wins at the Ballot for the Delaware River Watershed (and for People and Birds)
February 02, 2023 — And a look ahead at 2023.
Delaware River Watershed
Conservation Organizations Emphasize Need to Protect Environmental Priorities in Colorado River Basin
February 02, 2023
Western Water News
Vibrant red, juicy berries clustered at the ends of brown branches frame an American Robin, a dark-colored bird with a ruddy breast. Poised to swallow, yellow bill spread open with the tip of the yellow tongue flicking upwards, the bird reaches for a single red berry that appears to hang in mid-air.
These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants
February 01, 2023 — Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
A young Sandhill Cranes walks through brown grass.
A Season of Firsts: Three Christmas Bird Counts to Remember
February 01, 2023 — The joy of experiencing a Christmas Bird Count for the first time, as told by Christine Lin and Gabrielle Saleh.
A woman and young girl in raincoats stand outside smiling at the camera.
Everyone Should Have a Mother's Day Birding Tradition Like This
January 30, 2023 — Mother, daughter, and granddaughter take joy in learning the spring migrant birds who show up to their annual May ritual.
Essay
A yellow bird in flight, blue sky in the background.
Migrating Male Birds Race Ahead to Keep Up with Spring’s Early Arrival
January 26, 2023 — New research finds females are lagging behind males as they try and keep up with earlier springs driven by ÃÛèÖAPP change.
Climate
The 2022 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards: Top 12 Videos
January 25, 2023 — Check out this fantastic footage of birds in the wild, and discover the backstory behind each video.
ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
A woodpecker with a red head stands on a branch.
Get a Birding Boost: Join the Great Backyard Bird Count
January 23, 2023 — Positive vibes go both ways when people connect with birds.