Migratory birds throughout the Western Hemisphere will benefit from $4 million in grants for 32 collaborative conservation projects across the Americas, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act grants will leverage the … Continued
From April 15 to May 15, hundreds of birders will flock to the coast, forests, prairies, and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament. The registration deadline for the 20th annual Great … Continued
Almost $50 million in funding has been allocated to state wildlife agencies by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. The program provides critical support for imperiled species and habitats listed in approved State … Continued
Amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal populations that depend on freshwater marsh, streamside habitat, and wet meadows are struggling most to endure the drought that has gripped California for more than four years, according to a recently-released assessment released by the … Continued
From December through February, gray seals give birth on islands and shoreline areas in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. It’s not uncommon to see a mother and pup or a lone pup on a beach, according to NOAA Fisheries. “A … Continued