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Photo © Observatorio de Aves de San Pancho A.C.

Wonderful environmental activities with Observatorio de Aves de San Pancho A.C.!

July 1st – June 1st, 2018

Nayarit, Mexico

The San Pancho Bird Observatory organization was awarded the 2018 Latin America and the Caribbean mini grant. This organization began...

Photo © escuela rural Huidima de Nueva Imperial

Learning about birds through the culture of the Mapuche people

March 15th, 2018

Nueva Imperial, Chile

The Huidima school, a rural school in Nueva Imperial, Chile, was awarded a mini-grant from the Lab of Ornithology. The...

Photo © Josmar Esteban Marquéz

Sign up for the virtual panel discussing Visual Arts, Birds, and Conservation!

We invite you to sign up for our virtual panel discussing Visual Arts, Birds, and Conservation! This virtual panel will...

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...

Get your hands dirty »

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!