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  1. With https://abcbirds.org/blog/nests-rare-south-american-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1642183926385897472/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fso1dWtWcAQ06WM.jpg:large View the full article
  2. “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 https://rockies.audubon.org/habitat-hero/articles/gardening-neighbors View the full article
  3. 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. https://bit.ly/40tHUJu https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642138238872608769/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1641975596656803842/vid/1920x1080/gRPEw9OCUWSUDJGc.mp4?tag=16 View the full article
  4. 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 https://www.audubon.org/news/who-gets-harmed-colorado-river-changes View the full article
  5. 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: https://bit.ly/3DgMXDF https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641986511099789313/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsmCA2hXoAAOPQW.jpg:large View the full article
  6. Many women have helped make the world a better place for birds and people. Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth by learning about these pioneering female environmentalists. https://www.audubon.org/news/seven-women-who-made-world-better-birds-and-people View the full article
  7. 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. https://www.audubon.org/news/in-bird-feeder-battles-social-species-are-featherweights View the full article
  8. RT CJWMcClure: Why are kestrels declining? No one knows. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2023/the-perplexing-decline-american-kestrel View the full article
  9. RT CMacColl: We have successfully uplisted the Red Goshawk's national status to Endangered! Whilst this may be sobering news, it is a better reflection of their true extinction risk and will increase their conservation priority https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=942 https://twitter.com/CMacColl/status/1641653262255525888/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FshS8LqaEAE2TFC.jpg:large View the full article
  10. RT _LJSutton: This is an exciting opportunity for students in Africa spearheaded by the @peregrinefund team in Africa along with several partners. The African Raptor Leadership Grant is a new funding opportunity aimed at developing raptor champions throughout Africa https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-awards/african-raptor-leadership-grant/ View the full article
  11. 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. https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641905848950611970/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsk4k4TXsAY_0ya.jpg:large View the full article
  12. 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: https://abcbirds.org/bird/savannah-sparrow/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1641899608992276488/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1641899434240880640/pu/vid/1280x720/0TCaGNVW5B6njLpn.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  13. Conserve is a verb—you have to do it. From the Bald Eagle to the Greater Sage-Grouse, conservation takes deliberate action. This new rule will empower @BLMNational to deliver on its mission to promote conservation and land health. https://www.audubon.org/news/new-public-lands-proposal-will-balance-development-conservation View the full article
  14. Do you put out nesting materials for birds each spring? If so, keep them safe by following these #BirdFriendly dos and don'ts: https://www.audubon.org/news/what-nesting-materials-are-safe-birds https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641804312027226113/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsjcTdbXoAEgHg4.jpg:large View the full article
  15. Have you read “Dawn Songs” yet? The reviews continue to praise this recently released anthology, which is a great way to celebrate Spring, migration, and birds. Let us know what you think too. More info here: https://abcbirds.org/news/dawn-songs-abc-fellowship-program/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1641796385136574468/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsjU_fBXgAED8Wc.jpg:large View the full article
  16. Breeding season has begun along Florida's coasts. How can you ensure that these beach-nesting birds are able to raise the next generation of chicks to adulthood: #ShareTheShore! Learn what that means from @AudubonFL. https://fl.audubon.org/news/2023-nesting-season-southwest-florida-coastal-birds-underway View the full article
  17. Spring migration is here, which means it's the perfect time for beginning birders to learn to identify their first warbler. https://www.audubon.org/news/birdist-rule-41-identify-your-first-warbler View the full article
  18. Create a haven for the birds you love—our collection of bird feeders, houses, bird baths, and accessories are reviewed by our team of experts and designed with birds in mind. Available now at True Value hardware stores and other retailers near you. https://bit.ly/3pGQ55R https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641624627100147712/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsg44Z9XsAEcm2S.jpg:large View the full article
  19. Of the over 2,000 species of birds that reside in North America, only three have entirely changed the way they nest over time—the Purple Martin. Learn how it nests now and how Bent of the River Audubon Center made a new nesting site for them. @Audubon_CT https://ct.audubon.org/news/connecticuts-purple-martins-get-new-place-nest View the full article
  20. Hummingbirds are on the move! Geoff LeBaron—our Christmas Bird Count director—says that Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have already been spotted in Delaware. Explore these tips about how to help them out and attract them to your yard. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/entertainment/2023/03/28/how-to-attract-care-hummingbirds-delaware-bird-feeders-audubon-society/70051580007/ View the full article
  21. There are eight species of swallows in the US. Can you list the species by name? Do you know the habitats that these birds depend on? Check the full list and learn more on the #BirdCallsBlog. Click here: https://abcbirds.org/swallows-of-the-united-states-eight-swallows-to-know/ Video: Tree Swallow https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1641544768961347585/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1641544581291319300/pu/vid/1280x720/mG_lD-S3Igz8oULN.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  22. Colloquially known as “herping," the field of herpetology—or the pursuit of reptiles and amphibians—has a lot in common with birding as well as some notable differences. Here's what you need to know. https://www.audubon.org/news/why-you-should-scale-your-birding-looking-reptiles View the full article
  23. Little is known about the American Bittern, but their numbers are declining across their range due to the loss and degradation of wetland habitats. Learn how some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Audubon @corkscrewswamp Sanctuary. https://bit.ly/42Wae9s https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641473636304289798/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsevjmXWAAAhlBZ.jpg:large View the full article
  24. Habitat is the key for so many species, like the Long-whiskered Owlet, and it is always a challenge to know how much is enough. Do you know about the "500" rule of thumb and how that is helping guide efforts? Learn more in our article: https://abcbirds.org/blog/question-of-habitat/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1641442869008539651/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1641442407320522752/pu/vid/1280x720/Rn2joqJ8IW3Gt0mh.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  25. “There was one time that a group of robins were flying over my head and I saw the red chest, the orange, & I thought it was a little bit like autumn leaves flying in the wind,” says artist Mayuko Fujino on her American Robin-inspired stencil. https://bit.ly/3Zfaygo https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1641441695685578753/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FseSfKwaQA8BGSj.jpg:large View the full article
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