Steal the Look: Northern Flicker ⚫ Did someone say craft night? The bag is packed and I’m ready to swoop in for some DIY fun. And since my tongue is already wrapped around my brain… I’ll happily take the lead on deciding our food order. 👅 Dotted with curiosity? Learn more: abcbirds.info/4hf3LA2

Prairie potholes are one of North America's most important nurseries for birds. Changes to drain tile setback rules could put critical bird habitat at risk. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for input, with a deadline of this Friday, August 7. Act now: abcbirds.info/3RLA8vR

FOUND! 🔍 Red Weaver rediscovered in Kenya! The striking Red Weaver has been documented for the first time since 2014. Supported by an Ornis Birding Expeditions x Lost Birds Expedition Grant. More: abcbirds.info/3RTJhSS @rewildorg.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Talk about a “peck”uliar appetite… the Kaempfer’s Woodpecker prefers to feast on ants. (Bonus points for carpenter ants!) 🐜 🐜 🐜 Nicknamed the "Avian Anteater," this bird spends its days drilling into dead bamboo canes to uncover ant colonies. More: abcbirds.info/4xcAYkb

Neonicotinoid-treated seeds have big impacts beyond where they are planted. One Hive Foundation is releasing a video talking about just that. “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics." 🎬 Watch the trailer: abcbirds.info/4b8WaiA Learn more: abcbirds.info/4x0bpmo

Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics - Trailer (Long Version)

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We ”kneed” to talk! Did you know there is a nocturnal shorebird out there who doesn't care about the ocean? (*Gasp!) The Peruvian Thick-knee calls the dry deserts, grasslands, & agricultural fields of Ecuador, Peru, & northern Chile home. Learn more: abcbirds.info/3RD7Tzk

🎵 Duh duh… duh duh duh duh duh duh… 🎵 🦈 Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy Shark Week… the GULLS are coming! Keep beaches safer for everyone by picking up plastic and properly disposing of litter. More tips on our website: abcbirds.info/4dRkeYM

🎶 “BOB WHITE! BOB WHITE!” 🎶 For many, hearing a Bobwhite isn’t just a sound — it's a time machine to a place, season, or loved one we'll never forget. The joy of listening to birds brings a sense of connection to the natural world... and that's always worth singing about!

A new book is inviting readers to “sea” marine birds through a different lens. 📖 Written by ABC Marine Kinship Fellow, Alice Hotopp, this work explores what it means to build deeper relationships with marine birds. 🌊 Get your copy: abcbirds.info/45i1v3E

Can we turn the tide for seabirds? 🌊 Hosted by @jerutter.bsky.social , this free webinar will have insights from Sebastián Cruz & Sea McKeon (AbcBirds Marine), Anthony Porter, and Alex Wegmann (@nature.org) . Can't join us live? Register and we'll send you the recording: abcbirds.info/4wqyDSV

Happy World Nature Conservation Day! 🌎 Birds connect us — to nature & to each other. Since 1994, ABC has stayed true to our mission: to conserve wild birds & their habitats throughout the Americas. Celebrate bird conservation with us by taking action in ABC's Action Center: abcbirds.org/TakeAction

From coral reefs to open oceans to the islands in between… We are all connected! 🌊🔁🌊 Join us this Wednesday, July 29th at 4 PM ET for a FREE webinar! Learn how seabirds are vital to healthy marine ecosystems. abcbirds.info/4wqyDSV Can't join us live? Register and we'll send you the recording!

🤔 Can we go beyond identifying birds to… identifying WITH them? After finding an injured fledgling on the ground, Melissa Groo spent weeks helping the bird recover. She discovered that the bird was unmistakably an individual. Read the full story: abcbirds.info/4fg6Tcn

The more the merrier? When it comes to trees, "knot" always! 🌳 Meet the landowners who are restoring forests by embracing the natural processes with which these ecosystems evolved. Read the full story by Jesse Greenspan: abcbirds.info/4eTKS2A

On Friday, the Department of the Interior finalized new Endangered Species Act regulations that change how species are listed and protected. The rules make it harder to designate "critical habitat" for listed species. Read ABC’s statement: abcbirds.info/4gQhpJN

American Bird Conservancy and our longtime partner Asociación Ecosistemas Andinos (ECOAN) are partnering with IDB Invest to strengthen the Northern Peru Birding Route. 🌎 Learn how: abcbirds.info/4gQ0bw6

Ahhhh, the sweet sounds of splishin' & splashin'. 💧 Feeling the heat? Backyard birds are feeling it, too! Help birds stay cool this summer by providing a shallow birdbath with 1-2 inches of fresh water. Place it in a shady spot, keep it clean, & check the water level daily!

Lost bird? Not anymore! The Ghana Cuckooshrike has been documented for the first time in 13 years by IBCP researchers Stephanie Bartlett & Paulo Ditzel. Read the story: abcbirds.info/4vD4j6g @rewildorg.bsky.social and @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

From their fiery orange hairdos to circling up in dance-offs, the party doesn’t start until the Andean Cock-of-the-rock leks in. 🔶🔸🔶 During breeding season, males dance and chatter away to impress visiting females. Learn more in our Bird Library: abcbirds.info/4b2cXDY

Can we turn the tide for seabirds? 🌊 Hosted by @jerutter.bsky.social, this free webinar will have insights from Sebastián Cruz & Sea McKeon (AbcBirds Marine), Anthony Porter, and Alex Wegmann (The Nature Conservancy). Can't join us? Register and we'll send you the recording: abcbirds.info/4pkPWlm

🏴‍☠️ YO-HO, YO-HO... This seabird wants your lunch! The Pomarine Jaeger has “worked” hard for their reputation as a pirate. Chasing gulls & other birds until they drop — or regurgitate — their catch. Scientists call this strategy kleptoparasitism. More: abcbirds.info/4f6dmpT

🗞️ Hot off the perch! Fresh from the nest! Fully fledged! It's the Spring 2026 issue of Bird Conservation in digital form. Whether your print copy is already dog-eared (or bird-eared?), or you're looking to dive into the world of bird conservation, we've got you! abcbirds.info/4b4xyr5

🌿 Let’s talk about the salt of the Earth, the real MVP of salt… Salt Marshes! Watch the video to learn how the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture and partners are helping conserve these vital habitats: abcbirds.info/4vZtZuZ

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A legal victory has paved the way for a large federal agency to rethink how they manage western grasslands, including aerial pesticide sprays. Help us support stronger conservation measures in their new plan! 🗓️July 8 at 10am PT / 1pm ET 🔗Register for this free event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🌳 A 14,000-acre wildlife refuge is protecting habitat for the São Paulo Marsh Antwren. Made possible through the leadership of the Municipality of Salesópolis, SAVE Brasil, Rainforest Trust, ABC, & support from generous donors: abcbirds.org/news/new-wil... 📷: José Eduardo Camargo

A bridge over troubled water? No need! The Harlequin Duck is right at home bobbing in waves. 🌊 Despite being built tough, they have a surprisingly squeaky mouse-like call to communicate with each over the roar of rapids & crashing surf. 🐭 *Squeak Learn more: abcbirds.info/4yhQpJt

🪻 Your algorithm wants you to stop scrolling and listen to this Sandhill Crane calling from a Lousewort-filled meadow in Idaho… 🔊🔊🔊 Thanks to Brian Brooks, ABC’s VP for Advocacy & Threats Programs, and his friend Jack Hurty for this incredible moment! 📷: Jack Hurty

Did someone say syrup? These sapsuckers are all ears... and tongues! The Yellow-bellied, Red-breasted, & Red-naped Sapsuckers drill rows of tiny holes into tree bark called sap wells — then return to sip the sap! What a bunch of… SAPSUCKERS. 🍁 Happy Canada Day!

🪟 Their journey spans continents & shouldn't end with a window strike. Chicago has the opportunity to adopt mandatory bird-friendly building standards. If you live or work in Chicago, please contact your Alderperson & urge them to co-sponsor! Learn more: abcbirds.info/4ogu5LE

🌱 Vermont keeps doing BIG THINGS for birds! Vermont just became the first state in the country to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to neurological disorders in people and harmful impacts on birds. 👏🏻🎊👏🏻 Way to be bold for birds, Vermont!