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The Healing Power of Birds

In these unsettled times, connecting with the steady rhythms of the natural world feels more important than ever. To help, we're promoting the idea of Bird Therapy and encouraging everyone to spend a few minutes observing birds each day. But Bird Therapy isn't just about birds: By sharing observations online, participants can connect with and support others during this period of social distancing. 

 

U.S.-Mexico Wall Fuels Concern About Birds

Dozens of environmental laws have been waived, and construction continues on federally protected lands.

 

Can't Sleep? Listen for These Birds

Listening to birds after dark is a thrill. Check out our new list of captivating nighttime singers and listen to their songs.

 

Raise Your Voice for Birds

Due to new Administration rule-making, many bird species are at risk of losing the safety net provided by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These changes, however, have met opposition in Congress, where lawmakers have introduced the PAW and FIN Conservation Act to restore vital provisions to the ESA. Let's make sure this legislation gets the support it needs: Tell your representatives to keep the ESA strong for birds!

 

Little, Brown, and Very Cool

Sometimes dismissed as "little brown jobs," sparrows are far from boring. Meet seven of the most charismatic species in the U.S.

New Jersey School Saves Birds With Art

At Stockton University, students and faculty collaborated on a bird-friendly mural that is helping to reduce bird collisions.

The Evolving Challenge of Coronavirus

How will COVID-19 impact our conservation efforts? ABC's President addressed this and other important questions in a recent post.

For Birds, Is There Life After Dorian?

After visiting the Bahamas, our Threatened Species Officer reports on Hurricane Dorian's impact on the islands and its birds. 

 

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Photo credits (top to bottom, left to right): Baltimore Oriole, Brian Lasenby/Shutterstock; Audubon's Oriole, Tim Zurowski/Shutterstock; Eastern Screech Owl, Mike Mulick/Shutterstock; Marbled Murrelets, Tim Zurowski/Shutterstock; Song Sparrow, Michael Woodruff/Shutterstock; Common Loons, Brian Lasenby/Shutterstock; Stockton University mural, Susan Allen; Bahama Warbler, Christopher Johnson; Birder, Soft Light/Shutterstock.
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