🎵 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

I love hummingbirds so much. And the fact I have *several* in my yard with most coming to my feeders (no dyes - ever!)….it makes me so emotional I gotta admit. 🥹 I so hope everyone gets to experience this joy at some point at least once. Birds are amazing y’all!

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

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

This is an authentic, unaltered, iPhone pic!! Who needs generative AI when the most incredible things and experiences are possible?! Birds are amazing! I feel so lucky I got to recently travel to fabulous Newfoundland and enjoy Atlantic Puffins with my guy, Gabriel!

🌈 Steal the Look: Painted Bunting Did you know that their colors don’t come from pigments, but from tiny structures in their feathers that reflect light? A reminder that we all reflect light in our own unique ways — & the world is brighter for it! Learn more: abcbirds.info/3QoqWwz

🔵 Bluebirds may have your attention with their stunning colors and sweet songs, but they’re just one branch of the thrush family tree! Join host @jerutter.bsky.social for a FREE webinar to learn more about the diversity of thrushes. 📅 June 17, 4–5 PM ET RSVP: abcbirds.info/49KHK7D

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 1: Thanks everyone for your continued interest in the 3 current open positions on my @abcbirds.bsky.social team. The application period officially closed on May 30th and there will not be any extensions or exceptions made. This only applies to the 3 Comms & Marketing positions.

Jordan E. Rutter@jerutter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Come work WITH me as my team is growing! American Bird Conservancy - and my team specifically - is hiring THREE new positions! A #bird #ornithology #scicomm job posting thread! 🧵 TL;DR/Want the deets now - recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...

Getting msgs from bird folks is always lovely, but 1 saying my *laughter* alone on @aba.org podcast helped make drive while birding recently even better might be 1 of nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Def top 5. & hey, if me on podcast is fun, imaging actually getting out in field birding!

Whoop there it is — Happy Whooping Crane Day! 📈 A bird this big needs equally sized conservation efforts. At ABC, we’re committed to helping ensure their future continues to trend upwards — with safer skies, healthier habitats, & stronger protections. Join us today in whooping for Whooping Cranes!

🪶📝 Seeing and hearing #birds is already something special. But if you’re also writing pieces inspired by birds, we’d love to connect. @abcbirds.bsky.social is always looking to celebrate the talented, passionate people who make the bird community so vibrant. abcbirds.org/writers

🌎 Across the Americas, people are coming together to conserve birds & habitats. Join host @jerutter.bsky.social this Wed., May 20th 4–5 PM ET and discover inspiring stories of bird conservation in action! 💻 Can’t attend? RSVP & receive the recording! abcbirds.info/4ukRY6K

Seeing & hearing #birds is special. But if you’re also photographing, filming, or creating art about birds, we’d love to connect. We don’t just want to celebrate birds — @abcbirds.bsky.social wants to spotlight folks sharing creativity, perspectives, & love for them, too. abcbirds.org/contributors

Come work WITH me as my team is growing! American Bird Conservancy - and my team specifically - is hiring THREE new positions! A #bird #ornithology #scicomm job posting thread! 🧵 TL;DR/Want the deets now - recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...

Really happy to see the @wilsonornithsoc.bsky.social issue a strong policy banning the use of AI for reviewing manuscripts and submitting awards/grants/manuscripts. Science writing is a human endeavor and should be done by actual humans! wilsonsociety.org/wp-content/u...

🗺️ RTHU or not, here they come! We’re talking Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, of course! They fly thousands of miles from Central America to breeding habitats across the US & Canada. ⬆️ Have you seen them? Learn more in our most recent webinar: bit.ly/3QazaYP

Two Ruby-throated Hummingbirds appeared this evening in my yard and at the feeders I had ready and waiting for them. 🥹 They were my “first of year” and couldn’t be more epitome of a (mental health) glimmer. Talk about literal flying jewels and such gifts. ❤️

That’s my Indigo Bunting pic!! 💙🌻

American Bird Conservancy@abcbirds.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📢 I scream, you scream, we all scream for National Scream Day... birds included! Swipe to find your birth month and let it all out together! 🗣️ There's no question that bird conservation is a cause worth screaming about! Take action on urgent issues that impact birds: abcbirds.org/TakeAction

There is truly no drama in a birder couple like EBird discrepancies between the two people drama. No really. This is legit and serious and everything. No exaggeration.

⏰🪶 Migrating #birds are already showing up in our neck of the woods. Let’s not waste any time in doing our final prep to welcome them back & make our yards as supportive as possible! 🏡 Webinar: Invite Maryland’s Backyard Birds to the Front Yard 🗓️ Wed April 29th 🕖 7-8 PM ET 🎟️RSVP: bit.ly/April29RSVP

Garden therapy all day. I planted about 300 spring bulbs! 💐 Almost all native…there are some minor exceptions for porch pots and a memorial garden area. 💜 I hope it all works out. I’m esp hoping there aren’t too many bare spots in the patches of turf I’m converting and planted in! 🙈🤞

Yep - that's me!! I've loved birds and sharing them with others for as long as I can remember. Let's celebrate birds together at the upcoming ABC webinar! RSVP here (or bookmark it - it's always updated with the latest webinar all about #birds & #ornithology to sign up for!): ABCbirds.org/jersvp

American Bird Conservancy@abcbirds.bsky.social · 4mo ago

When we say our webinars feature bird experts, we mean it! Host @jerutter.bsky.social has been preparing for this her entire life. Join us for our next FREE webinar: 📅 Wed, April 29th ⏰ 4–5 PM ET 💻 Zoom Can’t make it live? We’ll send you the recording! RSVP: bit.ly/4dzVepx

Mando & Grogu coming out on May 22 instead of May 4 (Friday versus Monday respectively aside) is a huge off theme, missed opportunity…or just me?

Rest up! My next big webinar is coming up and you don’t want to miss it! RSVP here: ABCbirds.org/jersvp

American Bird Conservancy@abcbirds.bsky.social · 5mo ago

💤 Happy National Napping Day! Feeling the time change? “Rest” assured, you’re not alone. Don’t sleep on this FREE webinar! Tiny Wonders: Conserving Hummingbirds Across the Americas, hosted by ABC’s @jerutter.bsky.social. 📅 Wednesday, March 25 ⏰ 4–5 PM ET RSVP: bit.ly/4bykQBx

Do you know someone making an IMPACT for birds? Nominate them for our Early Professional Avian Conservation & Community Impact Award (back after a few years' hiatus) by March 31! #ornithology wilsonsociety.org/awards/early...

🥇 We aren't saying Alysa Liu "Stole the Look" from the White-crowned Sparrow, but we aren't not saying it either. Congrats on an epic win! Learn how to help birds on and off the ice on our blog: bit.ly/45usF82

Maryland #birds peeps it's time to speak up and do our part on this issue - for birds, for #ornithology, for the state, for each other! Add your name here: abcbirds.org/JERMDneonic

American Bird Conservancy@abcbirds.bsky.social · 6mo ago

⚠️ Neonicotinoids may be invisible, but their damage is everywhere. These systemic insecticides turn entire plants into poison. Maryland has a chance to break this cycle. 🟠 Contact your legislators and urge them to vote YES on HB0091: bit.ly/4s5qxwt

Three main categories for superb owl ads this year - movies/tv, pharmaceuticals, and AI….not sure what all of that means exactly. Definitely an indicator of the times and all. Definitely different from all the more nostalgic and iconic ads of the past…Women gladiators anyone? Doritos anyone?

Hi. Big fans. Loving the game. Here to cheer. But um…ya, why is a *Peregrine Falcon* being shown flying out of the tv score board? That’s one of the last “sea hawk” possible raptors out there. Help a bird nerd out here. At least put an Osprey or an eagle (bald or golden!) or something else…

Since Life has been *waves hands at everything* I'm resharing my Short-eared Owl #SuperbOwl #BirdGlamour! bsky.app/profile/lisa...

Lisa Buckley@lisavipes.bsky.social · last yr.

#BirdGlamour celebrates #SuperbOwl by revisiting my first Glam in 2017, the Short-eared Owl! Short-eared Owls are found in the grasslands of all continents except Australian & Antarctica. They are also far travelers: there are accounts of Short-eared Owls landing on ships 100s of miles from land!🧪🐡🐦