Topics Where We Work

Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests

A photo of A Black-throated Blue Warbler nest. The nest is a cup shape and made out of twigs, nestled among green leaves. One nestling rests in the nest, pink with no feathers.
Forest Bird Communities
June 26, 2024 — Learn how different species of birds seek out specific areas of forest that meet their unique nesting and foraging needs.
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A male Greater Sage-Grouse displays in front of the sun.
A Morning on a Greater Sage-Grouse Lek
May 30, 2024 — Immerse yourself in the magic of Greater Sage-Grouse in this short video of a lek.
A Savannah Sparrow perched on a reed in a field of green grass.
Grassland Bird-Friendly Hay and Pasture Management
May 15, 2024 — Resources for Wildlife-Friendly Pasture and Hay Management and Payment Incentives:
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Collaborative Forestry for the Birds
May 10, 2024 — Youth Conservation Leadership Coordinator, Sarah Hooghuis, ventures out into the field to get a better understanding of our forestry partnerships and the youth working to improve forest health and bird habitat.
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Ambler Road Is Out of Here!
April 19, 2024 — Today we can officially say that our message was heard loud and clear. The Ambler road is effectively stopped, protecting the Brooks Range for future generations.
ALASKA Public Lands
Two birds bathing in fresh water
Interior Announces Strengthened Protections for Special Areas
April 19, 2024 — The Western Arctic is home to 13 million acres of Special Areas, some of the most important bird habitat in America’s Arctic—and the planet.
ALASKA Arctic Lands
Multiple people lined up on coast with scopes
Time to Fly: Alaska’s Bird Festival Season Is Here!
April 06, 2024 — Here’s how Alaska’s annual birding events honor culture and art, benefit tourism and local economies, highlight conservation issues, and truly celebrate birds.
ALASKA Festivals and Events
Jersey dairy cows graze in a grass field
Grazing Part 2: Considerations for managing bird-friendly pastures
April 03, 2024 — The second article of a two-part series on grassland birds and bird-friendly pasture management. In this article are some pasture management guidelines that may be considered more bird-friendly. See the first article on grassland bird declines and the role Vermont grazing farmers can play in their survival.
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