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After the global success of its inaugural year, #BlackBirdersWeek returns! Taking place through June 5th, this year’s events are showcasing the many unique ways Black people connect in the outdoors. The BlackAFInSTEM Collective aims to inspire new audiences to engage in nature and share the stories of Black conservationists from across the country. The week’s lineup includes nationwide birding events, live streamed panel discussions, and daily interactive themes. In partnership with The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Collective, US Fish Wildlife Service, Tucson Audubon Society, and more, #BlackBirdersWeek2021 is taking flight! For updates, information, and materials, fly along or get in touch with BlackAFInSTEM via Twitter / Instagram / Facebook:
BlackAFInSTEM or at BlackAFInSTEM@gmail.com. You can also check BlackAFInSTEM.com for updates.

June challenges include engaging with #BlackBirdersWeek, exploring photos in the Macaulay Library, helping birds with Seven Simple Actions, and completing an eBird checklist with someone you know.

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 beach to survive.

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 the red-cockaded woodpecker, American oystercatcher, and the dancing, booming Attwater’s prairie chicken!

Being “at home” can mean different things to different people. It could mean that we’re in the place where we live most of the time, or it could mean something less obvious, too. Being at home it isn’t always about being in a place. What does being “at home” mean to you?

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 to learn more.

Bird watching and feeding allows us to feel close to nature, and reminds us how important a healthy ecosystem is. In this short video, Sydney Dragon (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Student Conservation Association intern) describes the best ways to enjoy backyard bird feeding from the comfort of your home.

Jerome Ford introduces the #BigYearAtHome campaign

These challenges will help you start connecting with birds where you live. Explore the Merlin Bird ID app, Attend FREE Bird Day Live virtual events, and participate in community science with eBird.

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