Great Salt Lake serves as a critical habitat for the Western Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus), a small shorebird that thrives in the lake's saline environment. These birds, masters of camouflage with their pale plumage that blends perfectly with the … [Read more...] about Snowy Plovers of Great Salt Lake: Conservation in Action
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Tipping Point Species: Birds on the Brink Require Immediate Conservation Action
The concept of "Tipping Point species" emerged from the alarming discovery that North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970, as documented in a landmark 2019 study published in the journal Science. The recently released 2025 State of the … [Read more...] about Tipping Point Species: Birds on the Brink Require Immediate Conservation Action
2025 State of the Birds Report Reveals Continuing Declines Across Multiple Bird Groups
The 2025 State of the Birds report, published by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI), presents concerning trends for America's bird populations while highlighting successful conservation strategies that offer hope for recovery.Key … [Read more...] about 2025 State of the Birds Report Reveals Continuing Declines Across Multiple Bird Groups
Swifts: Life on the Wing
Swifts don't perch. A simple fact, but one that changes everything about how we see these birds. They eat in the air, drink in the air, mate in the air, and some even sleep in the air. They come down only to nest, and when they do, their feet can … [Read more...] about Swifts: Life on the Wing
