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  1. Is your yard a habitat birds can thrive in? Get tips for creating a #BirdFriendly yard from @AudubonSc. https://bit.ly/3OelZjl https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1637485101876408321/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrmEAVZWcAEKRe-.jpg:large View the full article
  2. In snowy regions, home to about 70 percent of the U.S. population, road salt use has almost tripled since the 1970s. “That legacy effect is going to carry on for years to come.” https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2022/as-salt-coats-snowy-roadways-winter-freshwater View the full article
  3. Habitat conservation and education campaigns can be a powerful combination. The Gray-breasted Parakeet is evidence. In 2007, this species was literally on the brink of extinction. But after dedicated efforts, this bird has rebounded and is even thriving. https://abcbirds.org/news/gray-breasted-parakeet-reintroduction/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1637202382676172806/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FriCwJiWcAY_IJn.png:large View the full article
  4. North America is home to nearly 3 billion fewer birds today compared to 1970. It's essential we do everything we can to protect the birds that bring us joy—that work can even begin right at home. Pledge to make your home and community more #BirdFriendly: https://bit.ly/3yMNo6f https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1637185928065155073/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1637185863552577538/vid/1080x1080/19nIJaeWmMuM7Vgn.mp4?tag=16 View the full article
  5. “The biggest thing we want people to know before they head to the beach is that these birds need their space,” says Nolan Schillerstrom (@Icarus_Imagery), @AudubonSC’s coastal program associate. Read why it's vital to #ShareTheShore. https://sc.audubon.org/news/coastal-birds-are-nesting-folly-beaches-spring View the full article
  6. Pinyon Jays & piñon pines share an intimate relationship—each depending on the other. But because of drought, insects, & development, piñon pines are producing less seed—pushing both into a snowballing decline. Learn what’s being done to bring them back. https://bit.ly/3Lw43lW https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1637122712953823232/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Frg6ahTXsAAZuAQ.jpg:large View the full article
  7. The Antioquia Brushfinch was only deemed a new species based on museum specimens in 2007. It was re-documented in the wild in 2018. Now this bird has a dedicated reserve to protect vital habitat and the species. It's a true conservation success story! https://abcbirds.org/news/antioquia-brushfinch-reserve/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1637115532229877761/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrgzxyeXgAEDBdt.jpg:large View the full article
  8. “The best part of the Christmas Bird Count is sharing the experience with others. Whether it be discovering a new 'lifer' bird or sharing a bird you’ve seen many times with someone new to [it], the magic is often an equivalent.” @AudubonRockies #AudubonCBC https://rockies.audubon.org/christmas-bird-count/hundreds-of-miles-dozens-of-hours-and-4432-birds View the full article
  9. The Broad-billed Tody is part of a unique bird family found only in one region. Where in the world can a birdwatcher track down a tody? Find out when you click here: https://abcbirds.org/bird/broad-billed-tody/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636829946768154626/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1636829768430542849/pu/vid/1280x720/fOa6X4McmZkDQ1rI.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  10. Seeing fewer stars in the sky? You're not alone. New research shows that light pollution has caused the night sky to brighten at a staggering 10% each year in the past decade. Learn what the consequences are for birds and other animals, including humans. https://bit.ly/3YGdkvG https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1636820976653484060/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Frcn_KOWwBM0Q7E.jpg:large View the full article
  11. For everyone craving green things, whether for love of spring or St. Patrick's Day, we're sharing the greenest bird we could find! The Glistening-green Tanager! It's found in Colombia and Ecuador, including in the ABC-supported Buenaventura Reserve. https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636786923199971328/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1636786736452837377/pu/vid/1280x720/TQj-gqEVqluw6ili.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  12. Have you heard of Pimachiowin Aki? The @unescowhc site is a protected area in which millions of birds from 200 different species are born each year. Read this reflection from @ChadBWilsey—our chief scientist—& learn about the Land Guardians who steward it. https://www.audubon.org/news/a-rainbow-over-pimachiowin-aki View the full article
  13. Although tensions have cooled since the Northern Spotted Owl became an emblem of the Pacific Northwest's "Timber Wars," today the bird faces new threats and a growing risk of extinction. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/fall-2022/its-moment-truth-saving-northern-spotted-owl View the full article
  14. In need of some some green birds for St. Patrick's Day today? Learn about some gorgeous green birds on the #BirdCallsBlog. Which one do you think is the luckiest? Which one do you like best? Click here: https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ Photo: Emerald-bellied Puffleg by Michael J. Parr https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636717911636164613/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrbKJbiXgAE4PC5.jpg:large View the full article
  15. .@AudubonWA's conservation work in Puget Sound is informed by our Puget Sound Conservation Blueprint to guide efforts to fund, develop, & support innovative climate-resilient coastal protection and restoration efforts. Get an update on this critical work. https://wa.audubon.org/news/puget-sound-series-protecting-and-restoring-kennedy-creek-estuary-birds-and-habitat View the full article
  16. The Green Heron is a small waterbird that patiently hunts minnows and other fish. Considered one of the few tool-using birds, it sometimes even puts out bait! We hope that being a green bird on St. Patrick's Day brings it luck when fishing! Get more info: https://abcbirds.org/bird/green-heron/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636471595890888704/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1636471401786769410/pu/vid/1280x720/2Wr6CJ-ADP8FqEX2.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  17. Wondering how climate change is impacting your local birds? Enter your zip code into Audubon's Birds and Climate Visualizer to find out. https://bit.ly/3qUnZDR #BirdsTellUs https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1636459345708720233/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrXfFd3XwAIF0gP.jpg:large View the full article
  18. The Green Kingfisher has a massive range that extends from southern Arizona and Texas all the way through South America to the northern reaches of Patagonia. Learn about other amazing green birds here: https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ Photo: Green Kingfisher by Greg Lavaty https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636428514860716032/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrXC7pRWwBwXZVF.jpg:large View the full article
  19. “To be able to release the 700th rehabilitated Bald Eagle into the wild is a great conservation achievement,” says Katie Warner, the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey (@audubonCBOP). Get the backstory on Patient #2023-0024 from @AudubonFL. https://fl.audubon.org/news/audubon-center-birds-prey-celebrates-700-eagle-release-milestone View the full article
  20. Last year, @Audubon_GP's projects improved wildlife and bird habitat on 63,941 acres. From working to re-establish grasslands to offering incentives for good grassland stewardship, learn how our working lands benefit birds and the places they need. https://bit.ly/3jc5EkK https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1636398697155026945/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrWn7QJWAAAIAmK.jpg:large View the full article
  21. The more green a bird, the luckier it is! Not really, but did you know that green feathers are that color due to their structure? The tone, hue, and vibrancy of the green we perceive is all based on how light reflects off the feathers. Learn more here: https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636367077232590853/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrWK9cuXsAAKj7v.jpg:large View the full article
  22. Join us to learn about dynamic forest management ! #wildlife #birds #wisconsin https://twitter.com/dovetailinc/status/1636023446676316161 View the full article
  23. The Grass-green Tanager is found in humid Andean forests from Colombia to Bolivia. Although not endangered, the Grass-green Tanager is still vulnerable to habitat loss caused by farming, grazing, logging, and human settlement. Learn more about this bird: https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636105122546630663/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrSc0RzXsAA8jl2.jpg:large View the full article
  24. Did you know that Violet-green Swallows have had recorded flight speeds of 28 mph? The bird in the video is taking a well-deserved break and doing some preening (when birds use their beaks to straighten their feathers). What do you know about green birds? https://abcbirds.outgrow.us/green-birds-quiz https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636060611321769986/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1636060454328979457/pu/vid/640x360/6wg_LoeyPgZTHLTZ.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  25. The Green-breasted Mango is found in mangrove forests, savannas, and semi-open habitat from eastern Mexico to northwestern South America. This species is vulnerable to deforestation. https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ 📸: Green-breasted Mango by Greg Homel, Natural Elements Productions https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1636008253678055424/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrREtkLXgAIkrhc.jpg:large View the full article
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