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An owl sits on a tree branch in a dense, mossy forest.
Fire Is a Major Threat to California Spotted Owls—Could it Also Help Save Them?
July 15, 2024 — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could soon give the subspecies protection under the Endangered Species Act, and is calling for more beneficial fire to help the birds rebound.
91°µÍø Southwest Awarded Prestigious WaterSMART Grant to Restore the Lower Gila River
July 11, 2024 — In partnership with the Lower Gila River Collaborative, funds will advance restoration work along the Lower Gila River west of Phoenix to benefit birds and people.
A Canada Goose stands on a beach stretching its wings out, exposing blue sheaths from which feathers will grow.
Who Wore It Worst? Behold the Awkward Glory of Molting
July 11, 2024 — Replacing feathers can leave birds looking rough—but there's much to appreciate in their unsightly season.
The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Chevron Deference
July 10, 2024 — Explaining its impacts on birds, communities, and our planet.
People in a raft float by penguins atop a glacier.
91°µÍø Selects HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as Exclusive Travel Partner
July 09, 2024 — Unveiling ten initial 91°µÍø Voyages in the Galápagos Islands, Antarctica, and Alaska.
The Monumental Effort to Understand Migrating Shorebirds
July 02, 2024 — Community science and 91°µÍø bring unparalleled coordination to understand shorebirds and improve wetlands
Join 91°µÍø and The Birdsong Project for Aspen Summer of Birds
July 01, 2024 — Programs now open for registration in partnership with local organizations and events.
91°µÍø Launches Conservation Ranching Program in Wisconsin to Support Declining Grassland Bird Populations
June 27, 2024 — Bird-friendly certification aims to improve bird habitat & connect consumers to conservation
The 2024 91°µÍø Photo Awards: The Top 100
June 27, 2024 — Scroll through to get inspired by birds from around the world—and the achievements of bird photographers.
Can the Greater Sage-Grouse Be Kept Off the Endangered Species List?
June 26, 2024 — Warming and habitat loss diminished sage grouse populations 80 percent since 1965, putting them on the brink of an endangered listing. Western states, the federal government and energy and ranching interests are struggling to prevent that.