When most of us are getting ready for the beach, we think of sunscreen, towels, and snacks. But when a biologist thinks about beach season, they think about how to help protect beach birds. That’s because while we flock to the beaches to swim, sunbathe, and tackle our must-read list, birds go to the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2021
“Wild Birds,” a Virtual Adventure with Felice!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Houston Community Partnership and Engagement program presents, "Wild Birds." Your host, Felice, takes you on an adventure to the W.G. Jones State Forest, west Galveston Bay, and the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. Join her to learn more about … [Read more...]
What Does it Mean to Be “At Home”?
Being “at home” can mean different things to different people. It can mean that we're in the place where we live most of the time. That might be an apartment, house, mobile home, tent, tiny home, home-on-wheels, or some other dwelling place. We might describe the place where we live as a city or … [Read more...]
Updated May Challenges
We updated our May flyer! Were you able to attend Bird Day Live events and participate in eBird's Global Big Day? If not, you can still try our other challenges before May 31st! Click here to view/download a PDF flyer (with hyperlinks) … [Read more...]
Backyard Bird Feeding Video: Conservation in Urban Areas
(Watch the audio-described version of the video here.) Bird Feeding Basics Learn what birds are in your area and what they eat. Avoid filler seed, which mostlybecomes waste in your yard. Choose feeders that prevent moisture and mold, and can be easily cleaned. DIY feederscan be a fun family … [Read more...]
Are you ready for your #BigYearAtHome?
#BigYearAtHome May Challenges
#BigYearAtHome Team Click here to view/download a PDF flyer (with hyperlinks) … [Read more...]
#BigYearAtHome Launching April 26th!
The #BigYearAtHome campaign is an interactive, fun, engaging, friendly, and collaborative challenge that aims to welcome different kinds of communities to participate in birdwatching and bird conservation activities. We have lost about 3 billion birds since 1970, and we can help bring them back. Our … [Read more...]
Conservation Resource Library Additions – Winter and Spring 2021
Partners in Flight Team Natural Selections Spring 2021 Newsletter: Department of Defense Celebrates 30 Years with Partners in Flight The Department of Defense started their Partners in Flight program in 1991, a year after the initial launch of the PIF idea. To celebrate their 30th anniversary, … [Read more...]
The 2020 Partners in Flight Awards – Conserving Landbirds in the Americas
Bob Ford, PIF Coordinator The bird conservation mission of Partners in Flight (PIF) is to keep common birds common and help species at risk through voluntary partnerships. Through the Partners in Flight Awards, PIF has been recognizing outstanding individuals and groups for their exceptional … [Read more...]