#Bird Decline

The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat loss and climate change are among the key contributing factors to the bird population losses, according to the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report. More than 100 of the species studied, have reached a "tipping point," losing more than half their populations in the last 50 years. The report revealed that the avian population in all habitats is declining, including the duck population, previously considered a triumph of conservation. "The only bright spot is water birds such as herons and egrets that show some increases," Michael Parr, president of the American Bird Conservancy, told Reuters. 📷: National Park Service

The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat loss and climate change are among the key contributing factors to the bird population losses, according to the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report. More than 100 of the species studied, have reached a "tipping point," losing more than half their populations in the last 50 years. The report revealed that the avian population in all habitats is declining, including the duck population, previously considered a triumph of conservation. "The only bright spot is water birds such as herons and egrets that show some increases," Michael Parr, president of the American Bird Conservancy, told Reuters. 📷: National Park Service

The U.S. bird population is declining at an alarming rate, according to a report published Thursday by an alliance of science and conservation groups. Habitat loss and climate change are among the key contributing factors to the bird population losses, according to the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report. More than 100 of the species studied, have reached a "tipping point," losing more than half their populations in the last 50 years. The report revealed that the avian population in all habitats is declining, including the duck population, previously considered a triumph of conservation. "The only bright spot is water birds such as herons and egrets that show some increases," Michael Parr, president of the American Bird Conservancy, told Reuters. 📷: National Park Service

🐦 “Not only are we losing birds, we are losing them faster and faster from year to year,” said study co-author Marta Jarzyna, an ecologist at Ohio State University. There is a strong interaction between climate change and agriculture in their effect on bird populations. 🐦‍⬛ The scientists found statistical correlations between accelerated decline rates and high fertilizer/pesticide use and amount of cropland. 🦗 The biggest impact of agricultural intensity though is our war on insects. Many of the birds with population declines depend heavily on insects for food. ➡️ apnews.com/article/birds-losses-faster-climate-change-agriculture-8cf053bda9dad4fe2dd5a1c7048b6d39 🔗 in stories

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Wood Stork is coming off the Endangered Species Act list. USFWS announced the Southeast U.S. population (Mycteria americana) is recovered enough to be delisted, with a 10-year post-delisting monitoring plan. The change becomes final March 9, 2026.  This one is a legit conservation comeback story. Listed in 1984 after major declines tied to wetland loss, then downlisted to threatened in 2014, and now removed from ESA protections.  Now the real test: can we keep wetlands wet, protected, and functional when the spotlight moves on. #wildlife #birds #birdsofinstagram #conservation #ornithology

3 Billion birds have been lost since 1970 across the United States and Canada. You can measure the heartbeat of the planet through birds. They are the literal canary in the coal mine for greater ecological losses we are currently experiencing. Even in our current political climate there are things that can be done to help protect wildlife and the environment: 1) Oppose overdevelopment. Fighting overdevelopment of critical habitat is probably the best way to help species locally. It is much easier to influence environmental policy in your local area. 2) Stop using Pesticides. This is an easy one, stop using glyphosate and other pesticides. They can be used to help conservation in some instances when removing invasive species but when it comes to your yard, pull the weeds or just let them be. 3) Rewild your Yard. Plant native species, remove invasive and non-natives, and stop keeping a manicured lawn. It’s 2025, no one cares how green your grass is. There are a lot more ways to help with wildlife conservation but these are steps that can be taken now by anyone to try and help wildlife locally. Let me know in the comments if you have any other ideas on how we can help conserve wildlife

This #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re celebrating the millions of migratory birds that depend on the Fraser River estuary as a critical stopover along the Pacific Flyway. This rich ecosystem supports an abundance of wildlife, allowing migratory birds to rest, overwinter, and refuel before continuing their migratory journey. Local conservation efforts are more important than ever. By protecting and restoring wildlife habitats, we help ensure these migrations continue for generations to come. #wildlife #migratorybirds #wildlifeconservation #conservation

A new study has found that bird populations are declining even in undisturbed grasslands, raising fresh concerns about the far-reaching impacts of climate change and environmental stressors. The findings challenge the assumption that protected or minimally disturbed habitats are fully safeguarding avian biodiversity. Researchers observed population drops across multiple grassland bird species despite the absence of significant human interference such as farming, urbanisation, or industrial activity. This suggests that broader ecological pressures — including changing rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and shifting vegetation cycles — may be driving the decline. Scientists warned that grasslands are among the most climate-sensitive ecosystems, where even subtle environmental changes can disrupt breeding, food availability, and migration patterns. The loss of bird species in these habitats could also affect seed dispersal, pest control, and overall ecosystem balance. The study has prompted calls for expanded conservation strategies that go beyond habitat protection alone. Experts say climate-resilient management, long-term monitoring, and restoration of degraded grasslands will be crucial to slowing biodiversity loss and safeguarding bird populations in the years ahead.

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Your backyard is part of the biggest wildlife survey on Earth. The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening THIS WEEK!!, and for a few days every year regular people become real data collectors for global bird conservation. You don’t need to be an expert. You don’t need fancy gear. Just step outside, look up, and count what you see. Those chickadees, robins, hawks, pigeons, and mystery birds you’ve been ignoring are helping scientists track migration, population changes, and the health of ecosystems worldwide. No experts. Just enthusiasm for life on Earth. Grab a coffee. Open your bird app. Let’s make science loud. #EcologyAmateurs #GreatBackyardBirdCount #BirdCount #CitizenScience #BirdWatching