The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently approved $33.2 million in funding for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to purchase, lease, or otherwise conserve more than 81,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds, … Continued
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently announced the establishment of five Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in the state. The project, in partnership with Audubon Connecticut and others, will boost efforts to protect Connecticut’s bird species. DEEP … Continued
The Great Texas Birding Classic celebrated its 20th anniversary this year with a record 750 participants. The 2016 Classic awarded $36,000 in conservation grants: The $10,000 Weeklong Conservation Grant, selected by the NRG Eco-Eagles/NRG Energy team, will be awarded to … Continued
Population counts are up for several species of ducks that breed in Minnesota, according to the results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spring waterfowl surveys. This year’s mallard breeding population was estimated at 243,000, which is 18 … Continued
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of 3.4 million birds, down 5 percent from last year. Survey results indicated all species, except ruddy ducks (up 19 percent) and … Continued