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  • Park Flight intern Pablo Elizondo works with a constituent in Costa Rica.

The Legacy of Park Flight: The Value of International Engagement for Birds and People

We often hear about the importance of migratory bird programs that build capacity internationally for shared species conservation. But what exactly does that mean, and how does one measure the success of such efforts? The Park Flight Migratory Bird Program was created with the vision of connecting U.S. national parks and partners in the United [...]

By |2018-07-13T03:11:31+00:00April 25th, 2018|Tags: , , , |
  • Partners doing a pump test.

What’s Good for Rice is Good for Ducks

Without winter flooded ricelands, we will be unable to meet the goals of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. For Ducks Unlimited, it’s that simple and that important. Ricelands provide habitat for millions of migratory birds across the country. From California to the Gulf Coast and the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, ricelands overlap perfectly with [...]

By |2018-07-13T03:11:31+00:00February 27th, 2018|Tags: , , , , |

How Understanding What Drives Population Change Can Benefit Bird Conservation Efforts

You’ve likely read that news that many bird populations are in trouble. The State of North America's Birds 2016 report indicated that one third of North American bird species need urgent conservation action. The problem may be especially acute for Neotropical migratory birds (nearly half of all U.S. species) – those that breed in North America and [...]

By |2018-07-16T20:16:17+00:00February 8th, 2018|Tags: , , , , |
  • Biologists engage in field work.

Teaching Others to Leave a Conservation Legacy

I think we all consider the person or persons who pointed us in the direction of conservation and gave us the knowledge we needed to make a difference as some of the most important people in our lives. For me, Bob Singleton is one of the greatest influences in my professional life. He taught me [...]

By |2018-07-13T03:11:31+00:00January 19th, 2018|Tags: , , , , |
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