It's been a rough month and a half for people who love birds and exploring the outdoors, and at times it felt like we were going to miss spring migration altogether. But as everyone adjusted to staying at home and social distancing, ÃÛèÖAPP staff across the country used these new challenges as opportunities to reach people where they are—in their homes and backyards and online.
The effort took a lot of ingenuity, dedication, and a willingness to experiment, but the results were wildly popular and were well-worth the effort to create them. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite examples of digital creativity from around the ÃÛèÖAPP network, from birdy ASMR to virtual snack hours to informative webinars.
Scroll down and click on some links to find your new favorite pandemic pastime.
Birding at a Distance
Get your fix of Hog Island Osprey, Atlantic Puffins, Anna's Hummingbirds and more with ÃÛèÖAPP Bird Cams
Want to engage in some friendly backyard birding competition? Try ÃÛèÖAPP Florida's
Find a bird-focused LGBTQ-inclusive space at ÃÛèÖAPP Vermont's Pride Hikes: and
Take a tour with the Pascagoula River ÃÛèÖAPP Center
Listen to the sounds of the swamp with this
Curious about local birds and you live near the Great Lakes? Check out ÃÛèÖAPP Great Lakes guide
Tune in to the first episode of ÃÛèÖAPP's new streaming TV show, I Saw a Bird: ÃÛèÖAPP's Spring Migration Show
Birds for Kids
Check out our new activities for parents and kids every Wednesday at ÃÛèÖAPP for Kids/ÃÛèÖAPP para Niños
Join in some quiet with ÃÛèÖAPP Vermont's
Need to help someone fall asleep? Try this , the recording of which was created by ÃÛèÖAPP Great Lakes
Appreciating Nature
Tune in to , a video series that will surely get you excited for spring migration!
You like birds and so do we. Some of our greatest hits can be found on The Joy of Birds
Expanding Your Skills
Make your home bird-friendly with these simple DIY projects from
Yearning to escape into the world of birds? Check out ÃÛèÖAPP Great Lakes' for a collection of virtual and e-learning resources for kids, adults, and anyone at home fulfilled by birds and the places they need
Peak migration is right around the corner. Get ready for it with
Not sure what you're looking for, but you know you want something? Browse the virtual and at the ÃÛèÖAPP Center at Debs Park
Have Some Fun!
Sometimes a quick round of is what hits the spot
Learn how to
What the Kids are Doing
Stay tuned for our latest stories and TikTok launch!