American Bird Conservancy

🪶 Conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.

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A night for chimney swifts!
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Our inaugural Swift Night Out in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin brought together community members to witness chimney swifts gathering at the Concordia Ballroom chimney as they prepare for their fall migration south.
https://t.co/nsCYwC1ioZ

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The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is meeting now & we’re awaiting word on whether they’ll agree to reduce the cap on the industrial menhaden harvest in the Chesapeake Bay.

We’ll share the outcome on Thursday. Thank you for making your voices heard.

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Drumrollllllllllll please!
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You might have a hard time spotting this solitary forest dweller, but you sure won’t miss its signature sound. Male Ruffed Grouse rapidly beating their wings to create a drumming beat.

Find your rhythm in our bird library:
https://t.co/NPmyYU6PJK

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Virginia: Urge leadership to stand up for starving Ospreys!

ABC is calling on Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger to support stronger menhaden conservation measures, including through the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

Take Action:
https://t.co/4oAvBHKatP

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🚨 A red alarm bell is sounding for Ospreys along the Atlantic Coast!

From Massachusetts to South Carolina, Ospreys nesting in saltwater habitats are experiencing widespread breeding failures.

ABC is calling for stronger menhaden protections:
https://t.co/HmxDiQU33f

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Osprey Breeding Crisis Demands Stronger Protections for Atlantic Menhaden.

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay’s saltwater habitats struggle to raise chicks as the availability of menhaden declines. ABC is urging managers to take decisive action.

Read more:
https://t.co/bqqWA2crFD

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A new study from ABC identifies 55 globally threatened bird species in Latin America that lack adequate habitat protection.
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Protecting approximately 3.5 million acres of additional habitat will meet the conservation needs of multiple species at once:
https://t.co/zlttvLSo3A

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Every fall, millions of birds migrate through the Great Lakes region. Tens of thousands of them never make it past Chicago.
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Groups are advocating that the Chicago City Council pass the bird-friendly design ordinance introduced by Alder Maria Hadden:
https://t.co/iNlYMm1hUj

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ABC’s international team recently returned from northern Peru, where they visited communities, local partners, and conservation projects working to conserve some of the region’s most remarkable birds and habitats.

Review their ebird trip report:
https://t.co/kGkVRcnZ37

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@BirdCityNetwork, an initiative of American Bird Conservancy and @enviroamericas, is expanding to Alabama, Idaho, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee to help communities create safer, healthier environments for birds.
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Learn more:
https://t.co/BAjHNZAQFh

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Now that’s a shining robe!

The Phainopepla’s name comes from the Greek phainos (“shining”) and peplos (“robe”). But perhaps that robe is meant to distract us from their stash of mistletoe berries, eating up to 1,100 berries a day.
Mistle”toe” into more:
https://t.co/BJZt7djNhy

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WhoOoOoOo’s that lurking in the shadows?
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Are you “raven” about things that go bump in the night? Got a sixth sense for spooky species?

🎃 Have a safe and spooky weekend!

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American Bird Conservancy is proud to partner with @MooreFound to safeguard key areas for birds and biodiversity in the Andes-Amazon region – home to the world's most diverse assemblages of birds, plants, and so much more.

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It’s National Cat Day, and we are celebrating our fur-ocious indoor purr-tectors! 🐈‍⬛🐈
Keeping cats indoors helps protect them from outdoor hazards — while also helping keep birds and other wildlife safe.

Keep your purr-veyor of mischief feline fine:
https://t.co/OswAm7uuHm

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Something (not so) wicked this way… flaps!
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Few birds fit the Halloween season quite like the Common Raven. They have appeared in myths and folklore for centuries, but this glossy black bird is remarkably resourceful!

Unearth more Raven lore:
https://t.co/Z34VsJzaMb

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Cooler weather is rolling in across North America, so it’s time to trade out those summer fits — with a little help from our (bird) friends.
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Consider this your official “steal the look” roundup, fall edition.

Which look should we do next?
https://t.co/R7a886PQCx

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Winter is just around the corner for many across North America.
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The birds who will spend the cooler seasons with us are busy scurrying, foraging, & fueling up — giving this Winter Wren a lot to sing about!

How are the birds around you getting ready for the season ahead?

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Crabs and crowns!
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The Yellow-crowned Night Heron is an expert crab hunter. Despite its name, it isn’t strictly nocturnal.
Found across much of the Americas in healthy marshes, swamps, mangroves, mudflats, & other wetlands.
Crab more facts:
https://t.co/ntycitkPiC

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🍂 For many of us across North America, the air is crisp, leaves are showing their true colors, and pumpkin spice is trickling through our veins.
🐦‍⬛ Sit with this raven a moment, and enjoy. There’s so much good in the air.

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Applications are open for the 2027 Ornis x Lost Birds Expedition Grants.

This year introduces Storytelling Grants for young writers, communicators, photographers, videographers, and researchers interested in sharing stories and content about lost birds:
https://t.co/xouFPN4Dv4