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The Nation’s Native Seed Shortage Is a Big Roadblock to Ecological Restoration
March 06, 2023 — When a wildfire burns through a landscape, land managers want to replant with the local species that create healthy habitats. But often they can’t—and ÃÛèÖAPP change is exacerbating the problem
Native Plants
A Northern Pintail floats on a body of water.
Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds
February 02, 2023 — Dedicated volunteers gathered vital information on bird populations in Pagosa Springs, Colorado during the 123rd ÃÛèÖAPP Christmas Bird Count.
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Vibrant red, juicy berries clustered at the ends of brown branches frame an American Robin, a dark-colored bird with a ruddy breast. Poised to swallow, yellow bill spread open with the tip of the yellow tongue flicking upwards, the bird reaches for a single red berry that appears to hang in mid-air.
These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants
February 01, 2023 — Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
ÃÛèÖAPP Photography Awards
A Mountain Chickadee perches on a snowy evergreen branch.
An Exciting Christmas Bird Count for the Mountain Chickadee World Champs
January 27, 2023 — Evergreen ÃÛèÖAPP has likely kept their champion title, and found a new visitor along the way!
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An adult with a spotting scope stand with their back to the camera while observing a snowy landscape.
Surprise Appearances and Concerning No-Shows in Northern Wyoming
January 27, 2023 — While several uncommon bird species were recorded during Bighorn ÃÛèÖAPP Society's 2022 Christmas Bird Counts, some historically frequent species were notably absent.
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Sharp-tailed Grouse stands in a field.
Changes in Casper’s Bird Populations
January 25, 2023 — Seventy-four years of Christmas Bird Count data reveal which species are increasing and which are declining.
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A college student points in front of a group birdwatching.
Tiger ÃÛèÖAPP Returns to the Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2023 — Colorado College students reconnect over their first Christmas Bird Count since the pandemic.
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California Condor flies in front of a red cliff.
The Adventures of Southern Utah’s Christmas Bird Counts
January 20, 2023 — Volunteers’ epic searches document shifting bird populations.
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Flock of Bohemian Waxwings in a tree.
A Dipper Party, Rare Waxwings, and Other Treats
January 20, 2023 — The 2022 Fort Collins Christmas Bird Count yielded exciting finds for one of its crews.
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A Great-tailed Grackle perches in a tree.
Change Marks Bridgerland ÃÛèÖAPP’s 67th Christmas Bird Count
January 20, 2023 — A member of the chapter in Logan, Utah, shares their 2022 count results and how local bird populations and habitats have changed.
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