The 2025 Ä¢¹½Av Photography Awards: Winners
Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western Hemisphere.
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- Ä¢¹½Av’s 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 .
- Ä¢¹½Av’s 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’s good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
- Explore the 2025 Ä¢¹½Av Photography Awards winners—now featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.
Great Egret Society Impact Reports
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Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
Nearly 350 Ä¢¹½Av members describe a favorite fall migration story.
Birds Bring Solace for Ä¢¹½Av Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
Ä¢¹½Av Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
Ä¢¹½Av Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 Ä¢¹½Av members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
Ä¢¹½Av Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
A Step Forward in Securing Water for a Drying Great Salt Lake
October 04, 2021 —
Collaboration of business, government agencies, and conservation groups dedicate water to Farmington Bay of Great Salt Lake for ten years.
This Iconic Everglades Bird Is Moving to the ‘Burbs
October 04, 2021 —
White Ibis are natural wanderers, traveling far and wide for a meal. But now some birds are scoring steady grub by settling in around people. What does that mean for the species’ future—and what does it say about ours?
One Professor’s Quest to Build Community Through Birding Takes Flight
October 04, 2021 —
A University of Vermont class that combines ecology, social justice, and mentorship is having ripple effects through local schools—and beyond.
Reimagining the Common Loon
October 04, 2021 —
Building layer upon layer, mixed-media artist e bond coaxes the Common Loon from paper and ink.
Fighting Black Land Loss Helps Birds, Too
October 04, 2021 —
Efforts to reform heirs' property laws are expanding access to conservation as a tool to build wealth for historically disadvantaged farmers.
Eleven New Birdy and Nature-Themed Books for Kids
October 01, 2021 —
These picture books are sure to delight and inspire young readers.
Black Skimmers Successfully Nest on Louisiana Mainland for First Time in a Decade
September 30, 2021 —
These seabirds capitalized on a restored beach in southwest Louisiana this year after several hurricanes.
Ask Kenn: Do Migrating Birds Take the Same Routes in Spring and Fall?
September 30, 2021 —
In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman explains the phenomenon of "loop migration."
Biden Administration Restores Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections
September 29, 2021 —
The Fish and Wildlife Service will again hold companies liable for incidental bird deaths, and will work with industry to prevent them.
This Birder Also Happens to Be One of the Best Skateboarders on the Planet
September 29, 2021 —
Dave Mull is a professional skater known for pulling jaw-dropping stunts, but his social media followers get a peek into his other passion: birds.
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