Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada for the Great Backyard Bird Count, which begins today February 14 and runs through Feb. 17! You can be anywhere in the world, any age, and any level of experience. Count with friends, count on your own, count for 15 minutes, count for 15 hours! And then let us know what you see – you can also share photos. Your observations help researchers learn more about birds and how to help them. Make sure your observations coun

Over a billion birds die each year in the U.S alone after colliding with glass they can’t see. But we can change that. In this video, go behind the scenes at a specialized flight tunnel at Western University in London, Ontario, where researchers are testing glass treatments designed to help birds see windows before it's too late. Using live birds in carefully controlled experiments, the team studies which window markers are most effective at preventing deadly collisions. This groundbreaking rese

Just a few days remain to apply to the Hubbard Brook Field Ornithology Program! Meet Lezhi “Stella” Hao (Cornell Class of 23) as she describes her experience with the program. Nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, this year-long initiative offers hands-on bird studies during the summer applicable to future professional work. Applications are being accepted until January 15th. Learn more here: https://www.birds.cornell.edu/hubbardbrook/ | Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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