Many of our favorite birds go south for the winter. Learn how we help them all along the way.
Have you ever seen a bird with a band on its leg? U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists use these items to learn more about bird populations by recording where and when banded birds are found to help ensure healthy populations. Right now, biologists are banding waterfowl in Canada. Read some blogs from the field and learn more about the program.
The Council for the Conservation of Migratory Birds accepting 2017 Presidential Migratory Bird Federal Stewardship Award nominees through February 17th, 2017.
Collision with building glass is currently estimated to be the second greatest source of direct mortality of birds. Bird mortality from window collisions in the U.S. is estimated to be between 365 million to 988 million birds annually. When we see all the glass and windows around us, and how quickly these are becoming more prevalent in new building designs, it’s no wonder this is such a large source of mortality.
Last Updated: January 23, 2017