Press Releases
Avian Society Publishes 2026 State of the Birds Report
The annual report documents population trends for 450 North American species, highlighting both recovery stories and alarming declines.
New Sanctuary Established in the Adirondack Foothills
The 1,200-acre Black Creek Preserve becomes the Society's 41st sanctuary, protecting critical boreal forest habitat for Scarlet Tanagers and Black-throated Blue Warblers.
Dr. Eleanor Whitmore Named Executive Director
The former Cornell Lab research director brings decades of experience in forest bird ecology and conservation policy to the Society's leadership.
Christmas Bird Count Breaks Participation Record
More than 82,000 observers participated in the 125th annual count, generating data from 2,647 count circles across the Americas.
Grant Awarded for Hummingbird Migration Tracking
A $2.4 million NSF grant will fund a five-year study using nanotag transmitters to track Ruby-throated Hummingbird migration routes in unprecedented detail.
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