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A collage of the following birds. Photos from left: Atlantic Puffin, Shane Kalyn/APP Photography Awards/2023 Professional Award Winner; White-tailed Kites, Jack Zhi/APP Photography Awards/2022 Grand Prize Winner; Anna's Hummingbird, Patrick Coughl
How to Capture Photos That Will Catch the APP Photography Awards Judges' Attention
February 16, 2024 — We spoke with APP Photography Awards judge Morgan Heim about what it takes to wow the judges in the competition.
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APP's 2024 Water Priorities at the Arizona Capitol
February 12, 2024 — APP and partners advocate for smart water policies to protect Arizona's water.
Western Water News
Department of Interior’s Long-term Commitment to Sagebrush Health Wins Praise from Sportsmen & Conservation Groups 
February 08, 2024 — Restoration to conserve “best of the best” remaining sagebrush habitat 
Press Room
An eagle flying in front of the sun.
How New Incidental Take Permits Can Protect Bald and Golden Eagles at Wind Energy Sites
February 08, 2024 — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has an improved permitting process that benefits eagles.
Renewable Energy
A bald eagle flies over a blue sky.
New U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Permit Expands Coverage for Wind Energy and Conservation of Eagles
February 08, 2024 — APP worked with partners to ensure that the permitting benefits Bald and Golden Eagle conservation.
Renewable Energy
Mississippi River to Build Resilience for Birds and People with Newly Introduced Bill
February 07, 2024 — APP backs legislation that would protect water quality and restore bird habitat.
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A White-chinned Jacamar perched on a thin tree branch, in a forested area, with its beak slightly ajar.
The 124th Christmas Bird Count: An Annual Event Connecting Birders Across the Hemisphere
February 07, 2024 — Take a tour of Christmas Bird Counts ranging from coastal Texas to the savannahs and forests of Colombia and back to the Eastern Seaboard.
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The New PBS Nature Special Highlights Epic Shorebird Migrations
February 05, 2024 — “Flyways” calls attention to avian voyages and the challenges birds face.
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A group of people stand in a suburban lawn all looking in the same direction with cameras and binoculars.
Birdist Rule #84: Know the Dos and Don'ts of a Rare Bird Stakeout
February 05, 2024 — When going for a vagrant, it’s important to remember that everyone is on the same team.
The Birdist's Rules of Birding
Congratulations GRAMMY Award WINNER For The Birds: The Birdsong Project
February 02, 2024 — This birdy boxed set wins a GRAMMY Award for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
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