The 2025 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards: Winners
Enjoy our annual celebration of outstanding bird visuals—now featuring new prizes and winners from across the Western Hemisphere.
Exclusive Library Content
Learn more about 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's impact as a member of the Great Egret Society
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- 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Birds and Offshore Wind: Developing the Offshore Wind that Birds Need. You can view a recording of .
- The Magic of Migration at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen. Watch a recording of .
- 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s Bird Migration Explorer webinar (MidAtlantic). on how to use this online tool to learn more about the heroic annual journeys made by over 450 bird species, and the challenges they face along the way.
- What’s good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation. Learn more in our latest report on Natural Climate Solutions.
- Explore the 2025 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards winners—now featuring Chile and Colombia. Check them out here.
Great Egret Society Impact Reports
If you’d like to view more reports showing 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú’s impact over the years, please visit our report hub.
Featured Posts
Birds on the Move
Nearly 350 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú members describe a favorite fall migration story.
Birds Bring Solace for 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
Birds Canada Joins the Conserva Aves Initiative
May 23, 2024 —
For more than 60 years, Birds Canada has worked in partnerships to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, protect migratory birds, and strengthen inclusive nature conservation. By joining Conserva Aves, Birds Canada will partner with 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, American Bird Conservancy, BirdLife, and RedLAC to support the scaling up and creation of local protected areas in Latin America and the Caribbean.
These Historic Photos Show the Groundbreaking Campaign to Save the Last Whooping Cranes
May 22, 2024 —
Seventy years after 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú ornithologist Robert Porter Allen’s efforts led to the discovery of the cranes’ mysterious nesting grounds, we unearthed images of his trailblazing conservation work.
Coastal Birds Are Ditching the Beach to Nest on Rooftops
May 22, 2024 —
Each summer, conservationists around the country protect birds that nest atop buildings as development and sea-level rise erase natural beach habitat. But is this a long-term solution?
5 Themes That Defined 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú's Conservation Coverage, Then and Now
May 22, 2024 —
These topics have shaped our magazine’s reporting for decades—and will remain prominent in our pages for years to come.
Colorado River Flowing in Its Delta Again, But Restoration Hangs in the Balance
May 21, 2024 —
Revived river depends on consensus in binational and domestic negotiations for river management after 2026.
How 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is Working to Protect Wetlands a Year After Supreme Court Gutted Protections
May 21, 2024 —
Wetlands and small water bodies are critical for birds and need renewed support.
Conservation Efforts for Rio Grande and Great Salt Lake Covered in Latest Water Report
May 21, 2024 —
Key water publication highlights two 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú projects.
One Team's Mission to Recover the Indigenous Names of Ontario’s Birds
May 21, 2024 —
In the Anishinaabemowin language, bird names are embedded with traditional knowledge. An ongoing project is trying to document as many as possible before they are lost.
The Local Journalism Crisis Is Bad News for the Planet
May 21, 2024 —
Newspapers across the country are dying off at a rapid pace—a loss that carries real risks for their communities and the environment.
A Surprisingly Simple Solution to Protect Birds From Wind Turbines Gets its Biggest Test Yet
May 21, 2024 —
Painting one turbine blade black has shown promise for preventing collisions. Now researchers are seeing if it can work in Wyoming.
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