Funky Nests 2018

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Photo © David Robinson, Jr.

Swingin’ Jazz and Birds in DC with Potomac River Jazz Club

July 21st, 2018
Washington, DC, USA

Mini-grant winner Potomac River Jazz Club will be presenting their Pileated Woodpecker Strut event on Saturday July 21 from 9AM...

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Photo © Avezona- Venezuela

¡AveZona celebrates urban birds at the Básica La Mosca school!

February 21st – February 22nd, 2018
Yaracuy, Venezuela

AveZona continues to develop amazing bird conservation programs! They recently done organized a two day two events in the Básica...

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Photo © Patrick Izzo

Funky Nests in Funky Places 2018!

Get ready for the challenge you’ve known and loved since it began in 2009! Funky Nests in Funky Places started!...

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We Need Your Data! It’s Easy and Fun!

1. Learn to identify your regional birds.

2. Choose your birdwatching area.

3. Watch birds for 10 minutes a day for 3 days.

4. Report your results!

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Arts - Celebrate Urban Birds Photo © Kids at Home In the Wild

Connect to the outdoors through art

Explore the arts as a way to connect even deeper with the outdoors, or as a doorway to the outdoors.

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Mother and daughter planting garden

Discover gardening tips for urban areas

These green mini-oasis contribute to the beauty of neighborhoods, help build community spirit, and provide places for children and adults...

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Photo © Green Jay Mayan Birding

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Line of pigeons in the city of New York with buildings behind Photo © Sam Aronov

Learn about the birds where you live!

Learn about the regional species of birds we focus on in the Celebrate Urban Birds project!

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