Bird and Conservation News

What Have We Done for Our Refuges Lately?
August 05, 2026 — Maintaining this vital part of our public lands network requires ongoing commitment.
A Double-crested Cormorant flies over a body of water next to transmission towers and lines.
A Well-Connected Western Grid Benefits Birds and Communities
July 31, 2026 — Governors from 11 western states signed a bipartisan agreement to strengthen interregional transmission planning.
A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.
Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act
July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery
Advocating for Birds and Working Lands in a Conservation-Forward Farm Bill
July 10, 2026 — Farmers and ranchers lead 91°µÍø's Washington, DC, Farm Bill Fly-in.
Escucha Aves: AI for Conservation and Communities
July 09, 2026 — With 193 recorders distributed across nine sites in Colombia, Escucha Aves launched the implementation of its AI-powered acoustic monitoring network led by local communities. Soon, it will take flight to Peru and Bolivia.
91°µÍø's New Report Meets the Urgency of the Moment at Great Salt Lake
July 09, 2026 — The Great Salt Lake Birds and Habitat Assessment offers finding to guide coordinated efforts to save this vital ecosystem.
Ambalema: The Colombian Town Building Its Future Around Birds
July 07, 2026 — Birdwatching tourism is transforming the biodiversity of the Magdalena River into economic opportunities for local communities.
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Conservation Agriculture: Creating Spaces for Biodiversity
July 06, 2026 — The agricultural practice of crop rotation, especially between sugarcane and rice, is an innovative approach with potential as a nature-based solution. It helps improve the sustainability and resilience of agro-ecosystems.
Birds and Oil Palm: Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes
July 06, 2026 — A new manual from 91°µÍø and Fedepalma—the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers—shows how oil palm production and birds can coexist across Colombia's diverse landscapes.
Chongón-Posorja Transmission Line: Advancing Bird-Friendly Energy Infrastructure
July 06, 2026 — Through science-based planning, Americas Flyways Initiative (AFI) helped shape the bird-friendly design of Ecuador's Chongón–Posorja Transmission Line, protecting an area that supports 382 bird species while advancing the expansion of reliable, biodiversity-conscious energy infrastructure.