ÃÛèÖAPP in Action

An Introduction to Imping, the Ancient Art of Feather-Mending
December 22, 2017 — The practice has been described by kings, mentioned in Shakespeare, and is regularly performed at rehabilitation clinics everywhere.
The Perfect Gift for Golden-winged Warblers
December 22, 2017 — An unusual partnership in North Carolina turned an old Christmas tree farm into vital habitat for the birds—and fragrant oils for people.
Nine of ÃÛèÖAPP's Biggest Conservation Wins in 2017
December 22, 2017 — From restoring bird habitats across the country to preventing unnecessary bird deaths, ÃÛèÖAPP's had a big year.
Permanence Is Just an Illusion
December 19, 2017 — In the wake of an especially destructive hurricane season, conservationists and urban planners are grappling with how to protect coastlines—and are increasingly looking to nature for inspiration.
In Belize, Finding a Balance Between Conservation and Community Needs
December 15, 2017 — After an apparent arson at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, there's a new push to quell decades-old disagreements over fishing and logging.
North Carolina’s Governor and First Lady Put Native Plants in the Spotlight
October 30, 2017 — With help from ÃÛèÖAPP North Carolina and her staff, the First Lady created a bird-friendly garden at the executive mansion, and her husband even gave native plants their own week.
Watch: The Spirit of the 2017 ÃÛèÖAPP Convention Captured in 2 Minutes
October 26, 2017 — In summer 2017, hundreds of birders turned a Utah ski resort into a birding wonderland. Get a taste of the ÃÛèÖAPP convention in this short video.
Marcos Trinidad Honored With Environmental Education Award
October 25, 2017 — Trinidad, director of the Debs Park ÃÛèÖAPP Center, was honored with the Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs award by the North American Environmental Education Association
Watch: Oden and Scooter, a Chatty Pair of Charmers, Are Your New Favorite Owls
October 25, 2017 — Peer into an owl pellet, see Scooter scarf a mouse, and learn about how owls hunt in this video series.
How Birding Tourism Can Support Communities and Foster Conservation
October 17, 2017 — Across Latin America and the Bahamas, ÃÛèÖAPP works closely with locals to build sustainable ecotourism opportunities.