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Perky-Pet Sponsors Cornell Lab of Ornithology Bird Cams, December 18, 2020
Cams in Ontario and Texas showcase a wide variety of species

Holiday Gifts That Give Back to Birds and Nature, November 30, 2020
For the nature lover on your list, gifts that will grow their knowledge—and help the birds

Could Private Investment Finance Conservation? November 30, 2020
With $9 trillion invested in American sustainable investment funds in the United States, a special report explores the future for conservation finance.

Study: Clean Air Act Saved 1.5 Billion Birds, November 24, 2020
Improved air quality, reduced ozone pollution may have averted bird deaths

Bright Idea to Dim Lights Made Birds Safer Over Texas, November 18, 2020
Great participation in Lights Out project

No Feeder? No Problem! You Can Join FeederWatch, October 29, 2020
Keep track of your winter birds and contribute to science

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  • Robyn Bailey

    Project Leader, NestWatch

    Nesting Biology • Nest and Egg Identification • Nest Boxes • Citizen Science

  • Jessie Barry

    Program Manager

  • David Bonter

    Co-Director, Center for Engagement in Science and Nature

    Citizen Science • Avian Ecology • Foraging Ecology

  • Kathi Borgmann

    Communications Coordinator

    Science Communication • Bird Identification • Breeding Biology • Avian Conservation • Bird Song • Wildlife Restoration Ecology

  • Christopher Clark

    Visiting Senior Scientist

    Acoustic Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Animal Communication • Bio-engineering

  • André Dhondt

    Director, Bird Population Studies

    Disease Ecology • Population Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Evolutionary Ecology • Conservation Biology

  • Charles Eldermire

    Bird Cams Project Leader

  • Andrew Farnsworth

    Senior Research Associate

    Bird Migration • Aeroecology • Bioacoustics • Radar Ornithology • Climate Change

  • John Fitzpatrick

    Executive Director

    Administrative Oversight • Fundraising • Board Relations • Conservation Science • External Communication

  • Emma Greig

    Project Leader, Project FeederWatch

    Behavioral Ecology

  • Wesley Hochachka

    Senior Research Associate

    Population Ecology • Citizen Science • Ecological Informatics • Disease Ecology

  • Marshall J. Iliff

    eBird Project Leader

    eBird • Status and Trends • Migration • Species Distribution • Taxonomy

  • Holger Klinck

    Director, Bioacoustics Research Program

  • Frank La Sorte

    Research Associate

    Bird Migration • Climate Change • Urbanization • Biogeography • Macroecology

  • Irby Lovette

    Fuller Professor of Ornithology

  • Kevin J. McGowan

    Senior Course Developer and Instructor, Bird Academy

    Crows • Behavioral Ecology • Ornithological Trivia • Bird Identification • Translating Science to General Audiences

  • Tina Phillips

    Assistant Director

    Citizen Science • Evaluation • Learning • Social Science

  • Karen Purcell

    Project Leader

  • Aaron Rice

    Principal Ecologist

    Bioacoustics • Conservation Biology • Fish Biology • Marine Ecology • Animal Behavior

  • Amanda Rodewald

    Garvin Professor and Senior Director, Center for Avian Population Studies

  • Ken Rosenberg

    Applied Conservation Scientist

    Bird Habitat • Conservation • Sustainability

  • Viviana Ruiz Gutierrez

    Quantitative Ecologist

    Applied Population Ecology • Conservation Science • Quantitative Ecology • Tropical Ecology and Conservation

  • Edwin Scholes

    Birds-of-Paradise Project Leader

    Birds-of-Paradise • Audiovisual Media • New Guinea Ornithology • Evolutionary Biology

  • Mya Thompson

    Co-Director for Engagement in Science and Nature

    Online Learning • Instructional Design • Media Production • Environmental Education • Animal Communication • Science Communication

  • Nancy Trautmann

    Director, Education

    Curriculum Development • Professional Development for K-12 Educators • Research on Learning Outcomes for Teachers and Students

  • Mike Webster

    Director, Macaulay Library

    Animal Behavior • Animal Communication • Evolution • Bird Song • Breeding Biology

  • Peter Wrege

    Project Leader

    Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Acoustic Monitoring • Elephant Behavior and Conservation


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