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  1. “You can see how birds trace the outlines of continents, rivers, lakes, mountain ridges.” Wondering how to use the new Bird Migration Explorer from Audubon and partners? Check out this helpful guide and start exploring today! [audubon.org]

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  2. Tribes across the United States are working to reclaim ancestral lands—aiming to heal trauma from historic wrongs, enhance their culture, revive traditional practices, and protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dive into three inspiring successes from 2022. [au

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  3. Avian courtship displays are as alluring for photographers as they are for birds. Here's what to look for: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  4. .@AudubonAmericas and partners started a project last April to track Lesser Yellowlegs on their journeys from their wintering grounds in Colombia to their breeding grounds in the remote reaches of the Boreal Forest. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  5. It's April but many large birds of prey are already nesting. Why is that @BirdNoteRadio takes a look: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  6. Nest boxes can be important conservation tools in areas where natural nest sites are limited, and @ABCbirds actively supports our local partners' efforts to provide them. As a result, species like the Gray-breasted Parakeet have made astounding comebacks.

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  7. “[Art] can create understanding; it can make two people put themselves in conversation with each other in ways that other mediums just can't…To this day, I'm hooked on that feeling.” Catch the rest of our interview with artist @jpbrammer: [audubon.org]

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  8. Have you ever wanted to capture bird songs and calls? Check out our guide to help you get started. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  9. Every year, Christmas Bird Count volunteers across the Western Hemisphere observe thousands of bird species—each tally fueling the research of Audubon scientists. Learn how this critical data informs our work to build a better future for birds. #AudubonCB

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  10. The @USGS Bird Banding Lab has been "putting a ring on it" for more than 100 years—providing researchers with valuable data. Read how this info can be used today to learn about migratory birds & the places they need—like with our Migratory Bird Initiative

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  11. 50 years ago, Audubon’s Steve Kress found a way to bring Atlantic Puffins back to Maine after the seabirds were nearly hunted to extinction. Learn the story behind the Seabird Institute—@AudubonPuffin—and how you can celebrate their 50th anniversary: [bit

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  12. Want to shoot intimate bird portraits? You may have to go undercover in a portable blind. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  13. Join Hog Island @AudubonCamp on Thurs, April 6 at 7:30pm ET to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Project Puffin! You’ll hear from Dr. Stephen Kress—founder of @AudubonPuffin—and @ChadWitko of Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative. RSVP: [bit.ly] [twitter.co

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  14. The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of the species under its care from going extinct. We need to allow this critical law to continue to protect wildlife for future generations, not undermine it. Urge Congress to stand up for this bedrock law. [bi

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  15. When Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, escaped from the Central Park Zoo, it left many with the question of what do we do now? Read what the experts think. [audubon.org]

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  16. Tea kettles, potato chips, and teachers: Have you ever a mnemonic device to help you remember birdsong? [audubon.org]

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  17. With <20 individual Alagoas Antwrens surviving in such a small area, boosting breeding success is critical to averting extinction. ABC and partners SAVE Brasil & Instituto Claravis have worked in the reserve to find the last few nests of these birds. [abc

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  18. “An unexpected benefit of this effort is that I feel our block is a better place to live. I feel much more connected.” Read how one person rallied to help her neighbors to start planting their yards for the birds. @AudubonRockies #PlantsForBirds [rockies.

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  19. Have you checked out our @exploreorg cameras yet? Every year over a million Sandhill Cranes converge on the Platte River Valley to fuel up before continuing their journeys and Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary is at the heart of this magnificent crane staging area

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  20. As officials grapple with what changes to make in the management and allocations of the Colorado River’s water, we must remember all of the groups of people, birds, & other wildlife that will suffer the consequences. #BirdsNeedWater [audubon.org]

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  21. Our DIY paint kits are designed to be fun introductory projects for kids interested in birds. Each kit includes an unassembled bird feeder or birdhouse, & project materials like paint & colorful stickers. Discover all of our puzzles, games, and DIY kits:

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  22. Many women have helped make the world a better place for birds and people. Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by learning about these pioneering female environmentalists. [audubon.org]

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  23. At the bird feeder, social birds like chickadees and goldfinches are the least likely to win a face-off against another species, despite all the squabbling they do amongst themselves. A new study looks at how social life shapes the pecking order. [audubon

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  24. The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. This bipartisan bill will help state wildlife agencies proactively conserve vulnerable species, like the Golden-Winged Warbler and Black Tern. [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  25. The Savannah Sparrow is one of North America’s most numerous songbirds, yet it is not as well-known as others. What are some of the Savannah Sparrow’s revealed secrets, and how does this species recall legendary birds from far-away islands? Find out here:

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