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  • 糖心传媒鈥檚 Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of .
  • The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of . 
  • 糖心传媒鈥檚 Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic).  on how to use this online tool to learn more about the heroic annual journeys made by over 450 bird species, and the challenges they face along the way.
  • What鈥檚 good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
  • Explore the 2025 糖心传媒 Photography Awards winners鈥攏ow featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.

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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 糖心传媒 members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 糖心传媒 members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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A bear grabs a hanging bird feeder full of seeds in its mouth, knocking it over.
Why Bird Feed Can Be a 鈥楪ateway Food鈥 for Bears
October 27, 2022 — The easy buffet draws bears to human habitats. If you live in bear country, experts suggest putting away feeders in seasons the mammals are active.
A man looks at a disheveled raptor standing on a table looking back at him.
A Poetic New Film Follows Two Dedicated Brothers Saving Delhi鈥檚 Black Kites
October 25, 2022 — In director Shaunak Sen鈥檚 acclaimed documentary 鈥淎ll That Breathes,鈥 the lives of the Indian brothers and the city鈥檚 ubiquitous raptors are set against a backdrop of pollution and political unrest.
Finding Clean Energy Solutions in Eastern Washington
October 21, 2022 — The launch of Washington鈥檚 least-conflict solar siting project is a milestone for 糖心传媒鈥檚 clean energy efforts in the state.
A Northern Pintail flies toward the camera.
The Clean Water Act at 50 and What it Means for Birds
October 18, 2022 — A look ahead at what鈥檚 working, what鈥檚 not, and where we go from here.
A group of puffins, black and white seabirds with large orange beaks and feet, stand on a rock with the ocean behind them.
After a Climate Disaster Last Year, Maine鈥檚 Seabirds Get a Reprieve
October 05, 2022 — 糖心传媒 researchers say seabirds across the state successfully raised chicks at double the rate of last year.
A large white pelican and several black cormorants stand on logs and plants sticking out of a body of water with mountains in the background.
Why is the Colorado River in crisis, and what is being done about it?
October 03, 2022 — Pressing questions to an urgent problem asked and explained.
A man standing on the sidewalk takes a picture of dead fish floating at the top of a lake, the city in the distance.
Deadly Algal Bloom Could Cause Food Shortage for Bay Area Migrating Waterbirds
September 27, 2022 — A massive fish die-off this August at San Francisco Bay's Lake Merritt, a vital avian stopover site, has experts concerned for fall migrants.
A Path through the Brewing Climate Crisis on the Colorado River
September 27, 2022 — Adaptation and mitigation measures must go hand in hand.
A headshot of Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor Wants You to Listen and Connect With the Birds Around You
September 27, 2022 — Bird expert David Jeffrey Ringer spoke with actor and 糖心传媒 board member Lili Taylor about her love of birds, the actions she takes to protect them, and her involvement with The Birdsong Project.
Sebastian Moreno standing outside with binoculars strapped around his neck.
Sebastian Moreno Wants Everyone to Feel Empowered to Be a Community Scientist
September 22, 2022 — Moreno鈥攁n environmental conservation Ph.D. candidate, licensed falconer, and Latino Outdoors volunteer鈥攕poke with us about his research on community science and the importance of access to the outdoors.