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Dead, leafless trees stand tall within a salt marsh on Maryland's coast.
Ghost Forests Could Provide Respite for Marsh Birds as Coastal Habitat Disappears
January 05, 2022 — Scientists want to ensure that swaths of trees killed by saltwater flooding are more than dead forest, but become quality marsh habitat for birds.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ: "It's encouraging to see the Utah Legislature recognizing the urgency of Great Salt Lake’s record low water levels"
January 05, 2022 — A statement from Marcelle Shoop, Saline Lakes Program Director.
A plump gray bird with a black head and dark wing and tail tips perches on a slim branch, standing out against the green canopy behind it.
The Encouraging Comeback of the Azores Bullfinch
January 04, 2022 — At a time when most European bird populations are shrinking, the recovery of a Portuguese songbird is a bright spot that underscores the importance of habitat restoration.
pipes lay across a partially constructed island of light-colored sand. the island is near shore, but surrounded by water.
One Good Turn Deserves Another
January 03, 2022 — A dredging operation provides material to restore Crab Bank, an important seabird sanctuary in Charleston Harbor.
A flamingo in a pool at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
Best Florida Bird of 2021
January 01, 2022 — What was your favorite Florida sighting of 2021? For Communications Director Erika Zambello, it was an American Flamingo.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Photo Awards Entry Platform: Frequently Asked Questions
January 01, 2022 — Having trouble entering the competition or submitting photos? The answer to your question will likely be found here.
Least Tern chicks on Lido Key under a triangular, wooden chick shelter. Adult Least tern in the background in flight. Photo: Kylie Wilson
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Uses Chick Shelters to Give Beach Birds a Break
December 31, 2021 — To give the birds some relief, Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Florida staff and volunteers employ chick shelters at nesting sites on the sand and on gravel rooftops.
The Snail and Swallow-tailed Kites sitting side by side at the Center for Birds of Prey. Photo: Tabitha Smith
This Snail Kite is the Newest Bird Ambassador at the Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Center for Birds of Prey
December 31, 2021 — Snail Kites are federally endangered and, while historically their populations have been centered around Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades, their range has been expanding.