American Bird Conservancy

‼️ Good news: The House of Representatives has pulled H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, from their voting schedule! More than 9,000 ABC supporters sent letters. Thank you for taking bold action for birds! ABC Action Center: abcbirds.org/TakeAction

🌎 Happy Earth Day! At ABC, birds make OUR world go 'round! 🔁 It's the perfect day to support critical bird conservation work happening right now across the Americas. Help conserve bird habitat and prevent bird extinctions: abcbirds.info/4trrf8k

📉 There was a time when just 22 California Condors remained in the world. The ESA has helped bring species back from the brink by protecting critical habitat. Learn how this landmark conservation law came into being & what it does for birds: abcbirds.info/4tTwDkb

💡 Nurdles! Now that I have your attention... Nurdles are tiny plastic pellets that can be mistaken for food by birds. 🔴 The International Plastic Pellet Count is here and you can take part on May 2 — or anytime throughout May. Learn more: bit.ly/4dDgJ8W

🌌🎶 Hello darkness my old friend… The birds are heading our way again…. We’re shining a light (Wait, no, turn that off!) on the fact that billions of birds are currently en route to their breeding grounds. Artificial light can disorient birds: abcbirds.org/news/dark-skie…

🤖 Do you hear that? It’s a sharp whistling sound with a lot of loud buzzing… ⚫🟡 That’s no robot! It’s the Yellow-winged Blackbird! 🪺 Breeding in tightly packed marsh colonies, egg-laying becomes a synchronized sport for these birds. 🎵 Learn more: abcbirds.info/4dQ14TP

There’s still hope for some of the world’s rarest birds! In 2025, five “missing” bird species were rediscovered... Read the story by @RamanSpoorthy at @mongabay : bit.ly/4vv45PJ The Search for Lost Birds is a global partnership of ABC, @Rewild, and @BirdLife_News.

🌳 In Adams County, Wisconsin, ABC, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin partnered to transform a red pine plantation into nesting habitat for the Kirtland’s Warbler. 🌱 Plant a tree for the birds you love: bit.ly/4t5VAsO

🌽 Did you know that the Farm Bill is the largest source of conservation funding in the world? The Farm Bill invests billions each year in restoring habitat, improving soil and water quality, and supporting working lands. 🚜 Learn more: bit.ly/3Q7HKHF

🗼 Hi all, Steve Holmer here. I’m ABC’s Vice President of Policy and I’ve been working to address the threat of Communications Towers. Turning off steady-burning tower lights reduces bird collisions by up to 70%. 💻 bit.ly/41oG0w7 ℹ️ Resources: bit.ly/4clgZap

🔵 Steal the Vibes: Blue-throated Hillstar One of the rarest hummingbirds on Earth and their páramo habitat is essential. Looking to recreate this Andean ecosystem? You'll need: 🌋 Volcanic textures 🟠 Orange florals 💧 Fresh water & a fan Learn more: bit.ly/4r58ndo

🗺️ 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

🌻🪻 Aster! Goldenrod! Rudbeckia! We've got rows of gardeners at ABC & National Gardening Day is the perfect day to share. Inspired? Join @jerutter & ABC experts for a FREE webinar to prep for a Bird-friendly Spring: 📅 Wed, April 29th, 4-5pm ET RSVP: bit.ly/3PSbd8t

🎶 “If I could see it, I would squeeze it! If I could see it, I would squeeze it!” Nope — nothing to worry about here… just singing the famously cheerful mnemonic of the Eastern Warbling Vireo… 🔊 Hear their call: abcbirds.org/birds/eastern-…

🍡 Toasted marshmallow, anyone? While birding in Nome, Alaska, ABC President Michael J. Parr & ABC Action Fund Board Chair David Harrison ventured down a road few would travel to find McKay’s Bunting — the Arctic’s “toasted marshmallow.” ❄️📷 Enjoy photos of this rare snowball!

🎉 1.25% for Wildlife is now Law in Oregon! Thanks to your advocacy — including more than 600 messages from ABC supporters — testimony, & meetings with legislators, this bill is set to generate up to $30 million each year for wildlife conservation. More: bit.ly/4tJ2Z1e

📉 Birds have been in decline since the 1970s. In this episode of The Wildlife Society’s podcast, ABC’s Chief Conservation Officer Steve Riley joins Tammy VerCauteren (@BirdConservancy) and hosts Katie Perkins and Ed Arnett. 🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/48rmPWi

🌊 Are you near Houston, Texas? ABC & @splashtrashtx invite you to participate in coastal cleanups! April 11th, 9-12PM CT bit.ly/4szmfxe May 9th, 9-12PM CT bit.ly/4t5j0yu June 27th, 8-11AM CT bit.ly/3QuCkXl July 24th, 8-11AM CT bit.ly/4dz3JRH

🏢 The Atlantic Flyway just got safer! 🪟 Jersey City scored a major win with the unanimous passage of Bird-Safe Ordinance 26-014. The new ordinance applies to new buildings, requiring bird-friendly design from ground level up to 85 feet. More: bit.ly/4vemwIj

📢 The warblers are coming! Repeat: The WARBLERS are COMING! Meet Elmer, a migrating Cerulean Warbler. 🌍 Traveling thousands of miles in just 6 weeks from the forests of Colombia to his carefully chosen nesting elm tree in Pennsylvania. Learn more: bit.ly/4c4qxpU