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The Great Egret Society is a group of APP’s most passionate donors who help protect and defend birds with generous contributions of $500 or more annually. We are incredibly grateful for this outstanding level of support.

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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 APP members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
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The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 APP members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

Remember that APP depends on your support to do the conservation work that we do.
Reflections on Aspen Summer of Birds
August 07, 2024 — How APP and The Birdsong Project brought music and art to the Aspen area.
Grazing Gone Wild: Hoskin Family Farm Earns APP Bird-Friendly Certification
August 06, 2024 — Rotational grazing is the key component to creating a patchwork of habitat for grassland birds
A group of people stand in a prairie
Celebrating the 1,000th Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Released in the Everglades
August 06, 2024 — The successful captive breeding program was possible with many partners.
Great Salt Lake Partners “Band Together” to Monitor American White Pelicans
August 02, 2024 — After 5-year hiatus, State of Utah Coordinates Gunnison Island Nesting Colony Tagging
3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch Earns APP Certification for Bird-Friendly Habitat
July 29, 2024 — Herds create habitat for birds in APP Conservation Ranching program
How Clean Energy Can Benefit Climate, Communities, And Conservation
July 29, 2024 — Conservation groups can make sure clean energy and transmission projects are responsibly sited and operated.
APP Spotlight: Karina Ornelas Builds on her Time as Campus Chapter Leader
July 24, 2024 — These days Ornelas leads research on endangered marsh birds and works as a conservation outreach coordinator for San Diego APP Society.
APP Rockies and Anderson Ranch Arts Center Kick Off Aspen Summer of Birds
July 23, 2024 — The weeklong workshop encouraged kids to appreciate the wonder of wildlife.
Time Flies: Celebrating 125 Years of ‘APP' Magazine
July 22, 2024 — Our publication's look and even its name have changed over time, but for more than a century, some things have remained constant: our delight with birds and our focus on helping readers enjoy and protect them.
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The Birding Gear You Need (If You're a Time Traveler)
July 20, 2024 — Over 125 years, 'APP' has featured myriad products to help generations of avian aficionados better know and support birds. We brought gear from every era together for a photo session.