American Bird Conservancy

This summer, a fist-sized ball of gray-and-white fluff burst out of its shell and, several months later, took flight into the salty sea sprays and cool winds of the Pacific Ocean. 🌊 That ʻAʻo (Newell's Shearwater) chick was the first-ever to both hatch and fledge within the Nihoku Ecosystem Restoration Project on Kaua‘i, signaling extraordinary potential far outweighing their tiny, two-ounce body. 🐣 Nihoku's groundbreaking milestone is living proof that years of innovative science, commonsense measures, and smart litigation can help restore imperiled species and repair ecosystems — even amid a worsening biodiversity crisis. 🌎 https://bit.ly/41ooRUL Brad Keitt Earthjustice #NewellsShearwater #KauaiBirds

Using a catio can allow your cat some outdoor time while keeping birds safe. Catios certainly don't have to be fancy (though don't tell your cat that!), but if you want yours to be, here's some inspiration from Dwell Magazine in Southern California! 😻 https://bit.ly/3QiXiET #Catio #KeepCatsIndoors #CatSafeBirdSafe

🔍 Calling all birders: Want to solve a mystery? American Bird Conservancy and our partners at BirdLife International and Re:wild have identified 126 bird species “lost” to science. These elusive species haven’t been documented in decades – some in over a century! But we believe they might still be out there. 🌿🐦 As part of the Search for Lost Birds, we’re on a global quest to find these species, and you can help! Whether you’re exploring remote islands or scanning your local forest, your sightings could make a difference by helping us not only to find these species but also to learn more about how we can conserve their habitats and aid their recovery. 💚 🕵️♀️ Read more about this conservation detective story and how you can help bring these lost birds back to light. Phoebe Weston reports on the Search for Lost Birds for The Guardian at https://bit.ly/4fBSeac. #LostBirds #Conservation #Birding #Wildlife #SearchForLostBirds #EveryAcreCounts John C. Mittermeier

There are no blue pigments in birds. 🙅🔵 🖤🤎 Melanin in their feathers allows them to produce black and brown colors. 💛❤️ Yellow and red come from feather pigments (turning red or yellow as a result of diet). 💙🩵 But the color blue, interestingly enough, differs. How, then, are Bluebirds… well, blue birds? The physics of blue feathers, as it turns out, can be complicated. American Bird Conservancy Senior Conservation Scientist David Wiedenfeld explains: https://bit.ly/3CKfFiS. 🩷🐦 #BirdsAndBlooms @emily-hannemann-a72bba133 #BirdFacts #Bluebirds

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Rodenticide Strategy, an innovative document designed to guide federal regulators in reducing the impacts of rodent-killing chemicals on species listed under the Endangered Species Act. While imperfect, the Strategy represents a considerable step forward in reducing impacts on listed species from chemicals commonly used in rodent control across the United States. ABC and our partners are grateful to see that the EPA has recommended additional measures be taken to protect species like Spotted Owls, Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken, California Condors, and Hawaiian Crows from habitat loss and extinction at the hands of rodenticides. To ensure the Rodenticide Strategy crossed the finish line, ABC worked with legislators and partners to remove destructive riders from budget proposals, wrote Congressional letters supporting the strategy, and educated stakeholders. The next step is to wait for the Agency to put the Strategy into use during registration reviews and to see what specific measures are taken to protect ESA-listed species from Rodenticide poisoning, which we expect the Agency to release in 2025. You can take action today by telling your legislators to keep regressive pesticide language out of critical federal laws like the Farm Bill. Visit https://bit.ly/4eLGikO to sign the Action Alert. Hardy Kern, MPA USEPA #PesticidesAndBirds #SpottedOwl A#USFarmBill #ActionAlert

Meet the Lapland Longspur — a certified circumpolar cutie! 🐦❄️ American populations of this Arctic-nesting bird spend summers in the far north and winter in prairies in the central and eastern U.S., forming massive flocks that shimmer across open fields. 🌾 But with climate change threatening their breeding grounds, the clock is ticking for this currently-abundant species. ⏳ Learn how American Bird Conservancy is working to protect their future here: https://bit.ly/490nEoi. #LaplandLongspur #Circumpolar #BirdOfTheWeek #Birds #Longspur

Some owls, like Barred Owls and Great Horned Owls, live in the city. As hunters, they find a lot to eat in the city — like rats or squirrels! Both favor urban parks, cemeteries, and botanical gardens — places with big trees — and both roost during the day. The Great Horned Owl, like this one, might appear like an enormous housecat sitting upright. The Barred Owl often perches down low, where it’s easy to spot. BirdNote is supported by American Bird Conservancy, dedicated to conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Learn more at abcbirds.org. https://lnkd.in/gnxTdKZV

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Have you noticed that the birds in your neighborhood aren’t looking their best? 👀 It can be a real shock to see a strange-looking bird at your feeders! But most of the time, there’s no need for concern — your local bare-headed birds are simply molting.🪶At least once a year, birds go through the task of shedding their feathers and replacing them with new ones. Learn more about molting and what else might cause birds to lose their feathers from ABC senior conservation scientist David Wiedenfeld: https://bit.ly/4fyZ4NK. 🌼🐦 Birds and Blooms #BaldBird #Molting #BlueJay @emily-hannemann-a72bba133

"Today’s populations of both the 'Ua'u (Hawaiian Petrel) and 'A'o (Newell’s Shearwater) are only a small fraction of their historical numbers, and threats like the county’s streetlights continue to drive declines," says Brad Keitt, ABC’s Oceans and Islands Director. "These streetlights are particularly dangerous for fledglings just starting to learn to navigate by moon and starlight, but adult birds can also suffer from fallout. To help stop further population declines, the county must abide by the Endangered Species Act and work with Hawaiian Electric to implement measures that prevent these unnecessary injuries and deaths." Read the full press release at: https://bit.ly/4hYBZWf #HawaiianBirds #EnvironmentalJustice #MauiConservation #ESA #HawaiianPetrel #NewellsShearwater #LightPollution #SeabirdConservation #WildlifeAdvocacy #HawaiianEcosystem #BirdConservation Conservation Council for Hawaii Earthjustice