This past summer, a fist-sized ball of gray-and-white fluff burst out of its shell and, several months later, took flight into the salty sea sprays and cool winds of the Pacific ocean. The arrival of the ʻAʻo (Newell's Shearwater) chick within the Nihoku Ecosystem Restoration Project on Kaua‘i, the first-ever to both hatch and fledge … Read More>>

In an era when the world is becoming increasingly aware of the impacts of human activity on natural ecosystems, light pollution is finally getting the attention it deserves. DarkSky International, a leading organization working to combat light pollution, recently unveiled a new set of model outdoor lighting policies. These templates are designed to help municipalities … Read More>>

This year is American Bird Conservancy's 30th anniversary year. Thirty years from now, if I am still alive, I will be 92 years old. And if I am lucky, I will then be looking back on 60 years of ABC's progress to conserve the birds of the Americas. What would need to have happened over … Read More>>

The tanagers, orioles, and hummingbirds of summer are gone, but despite what chilly weather portends, this is a great time to intensify efforts to help birds in your garden. What you do today to provide food, shelter, and nesting opportunities will pay dividends once the days grow longer. No doubt you'll enjoy the increase in … Read More>>

Rarely glimpsed Mussau Triller documented for first time in 44 years In June 2024, Joshua Bergmark led a group of birders through the forests of Mussau Island, the largest of the St. Matthias islands off the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea in the Bismarck Archipelago. It had been a successful trip so far, and … Read More>>

National Park Service scientists looked at ways to reduce bird collisions with glass in national parks. They show how small actions can have big outcomes. Wild birds are beloved by many people, and they contribute far-reaching economic, ecological, and human health benefits. Yet researchers estimate that North American bird populations have declined by about 30 … Read More>>

Five years ago, an astonishing study co-authored by ABC confirmed a net loss of nearly 3 billion birds over a mere 50 years in the U.S. and Canada. The population declines documented in the report are widely distributed across almost every group of birds, affecting well-traveled migratory shorebirds and common backyard birds alike. That represents … Read More>>

Versión en Español A new nature reserve in Colombia protects 656 acres of tropical rainforest where, in 2021, the first Crested Eagle nest ever recorded in the country was located. The eagle pair returned to the area to build a second nest in 2022 and successfully raised a chick. La Cristalina Reserve, in northwestern Colombia's … Read More>>

On my first day in Tucson, I saw a Hooded Oriole. It was perched on a branch inside one of Tucson's many community gardens. I had never seen such a bright yellow bird and was struck by the contrast in color between its wings and dark black throat. These migratory birds come to nest in … Read More>>

Alto Velo Island, Dominican Republic is a small yet vital piece of the Caribbean's ecological puzzle. Recognized as an Important Bird Area and a Key Biodiversity Area, the 1.02 square-kilometer (0.39 square miles) island is home to several endemic species, including the Critically Endangered Alto Velo Curlytail and Alto Velo Anole. It also boasts the … Read More>>