Carol Beidleman, Environment for the Americas Do you know someone who has made exceptional contributions to landbird conservation? Nominate an individual or group for a Partners in Flight Award! Partners in Flight Awards recognize exceptional contributions to the field of landbird … [Read more...]
Partners in Flight Awards Presented at the 27th International Ornithological Congress
Carol Beidleman Partners in Flight (PIF) Awards recognize exceptional contributions to the field of landbird conservation, in the categories of leadership, investigations, public awareness, stewardship, and lifetime achievement. We are pleased to announce the final two 2017 PIF Award winners, who … [Read more...]
Radar Study Highlights Important Stopover Areas in the Northeast
Randy Dettmers (randy_dettmers@fws.gov), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Every fall, dozens of species of landbirds migrate from their summer breeding grounds in the United States and Canada to wintering grounds as far away as South America. The migration period is one of the most perilous stages in … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Habitat Series Completed
Edwin Juarez, Arizona Game and Fish Department The U.S. Forest Service Southwest Region recently published the guide "Maintaining and Improving Habitat for Hummingbirds in Arizona and New Mexico - A Land Manager's Guide." This guide completes efforts to provide information about the plants … [Read more...]
Seeking Partners in Flight Awards Nominations
Carol Beidleman, Environment for the Americas Do you know someone who has made major contributions to landbird conservation? Nominate an individual or group for a Partners in Flight Award! Partners in Flight Awards recognize exceptional contributions to the field of landbird conservation. … [Read more...]
Informing Science-based Evaluation and Expansion of Protected Areas
A new study demonstrates an improved approach to ensure protected areas enhance and conserve biodiversity. The results of the study were used to inform expansion of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. A team of researchers from the Klamath Bird Observatory, Point Blue Conservation Science, … [Read more...]