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The Flight of the Spoonbills Holds Lessons for a Changing Everglades—and World
December 06, 2022 — As sea-level rise transforms South Florida’s fringe of wetlands into open ocean, Roseate Spoonbills are moving north. Land managers are following their lead, restoring the ecosystem with an eye for resilience, too.
An illustration of 3 cartoon ducks—Surf Scoter, Northern Shoveler, and Red-breasted Merganser—each with labels describing distinctive features.
An Ode to Weird Duck Time
November 29, 2022 — Cartoonist Rosemary Mosco reflects on a season that’s special to her—and not only because she invented it.
Top ÃÛèÖAPP Successes of 2022
November 23, 2022 — ÃÛèÖAPP took a huge leap forward this year protecting birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our achievements from the last 12 months.
The Colorado River Compact at 100
November 22, 2022 — Can it survive another century?
Western Water News
‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
November 17, 2022 — A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
ÃÛèÖAPP Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
An Osprey sitting in the Boat House nest while a boat is out on the water in the background.
For the First Time, Osprey Chicks Have Successfully Fledged from Hog Island’s Boathouse Nest
November 10, 2022 — Hog Island’s annual service week leads to a nesting win for on-cam fish hawks Dory and Skiff.
A rufous hummingbird seats on a branch.
The State of the Birds Report is a Call to Action. These Policies Will Help.
November 09, 2022 — New report shows a pathway to bring birds back with key policy opportunities.
Birds of Great Salt Lake’s South Arm Ecosystem Threatened
November 04, 2022 — As Gilbert Bay’s water level declines and salinity levels rise, what birds are at risk?
Western Water News
Southwest North Dakota Shade Ranch Certified as ÃÛèÖAPP Bird-Friendly Habitat
November 04, 2022 — Shade Ranch herd is working for birds in ÃÛèÖAPP Conservation Ranching program
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