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A flock of Red Knots flies over to their next foraging site (photo by Julián García Walther).

A Red Knot’s Journey to Mexico’s Coastal Wetlands

Thursday, 21 May 2020 by Emily Clark

Every year, an incredible journey binds the Arctic with the Sonoran Desert coasts 6,000 km away, where a network of beaches, estuaries, and wetlands provides some of the most important stopover and non-breeding habitat for migratory birds.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: Mexico, migration, Red Knot, sea-level rise
Distribution of the three Western Greater Sandhill Crane populations (Central Valley Population in red; the Lower Colorado River Valley Population in blue; Rocky Mountain Population in yellow) based on marked cranes (Map by USWFS).

Supporting Cranes in the Arid Southwest

Thursday, 21 May 2020 by Emily Clark

The Sonoran Joint Venture states of Arizona, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua are the second-most important geography for Western Greater Sandhill Cranes.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: Western Greater Sandhill Crane, wintering
Painted Bunting in the middle of its molt process in the SJV region (photo by Adam Hannuksela).

Molt Migration in the SJV Region

Thursday, 21 May 2020 by Emily Clark

Until recently, the importance of stopover areas for molting birds has gotten little attention. The diverse habitat and seasonal food sources found in the SJV region make it invaluable for birds from throughout the continent to molt.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: Molt migration
Pair of Wilson’s Plover enjoying some crustaceans (photo by Jaime Martinez).

Fellow Travelers of Estero La Cruz

Thursday, 21 May 2020 by Emily Clark

Birds arrive on their migratory journeys to Estero La Cruz in different time windows, creating a succession of diversity throughout the season.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: Estero la Cruz, migration, stopover, wetlands conservation
Students explore Leo Politi Elementary’s schoolyard habitat near downtown Los Angeles (photo courtesy of Angie Horn/National Wildlife Refuge Association).

A Little Habitat Goes a Long Way

Friday, 06 March 2020 by Emily Clark

The SoCal Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership inspires a new generation of conservation stewards by bringing nature to people.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: nature, schoolyard habitat, students, Urban birds
Help support birds and other wildlife through beautiful, water-saving, “naturescaping” with Habitat at Home, and create a yard that is a part of something bigger (graphic by Tucson Audubon Society).

Creating Habitats at Home with Tucson Audubon Society

Friday, 06 March 2020 by Emily Clark

Help support birds and other wildlife through beautiful, water-saving, “naturescaping” with Habitat at Home, and create a yard that is a part of something bigger.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: Habitat at Home, native plants, nestboxes, Tucson Audubon Society, Urban birds
Youth birders strike a pose during a Bird-a-thon outing.

Birding as a Tool for Youth Environmental Stewardship

Friday, 06 March 2020 by Emily Clark

Birding in the urban environment makes nature accessible to youth in a way that allows them to appreciate the uniqueness of their community. It can also empower young people to advocate for nature and inspire others to do the same.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: birding, environmental stewardship, Ironwood Tree Experience, nature, Urban birds, youth

Arizona’s Urban Forests and Their Importance to Wildlife

Friday, 06 March 2020 by Emily Clark

As urban forests become more important to wildlife, potential for human-wildlife conflict can increase. The Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife Program was established to help reduce impacts to wildlife that can occur during tree maintenance.

  • Published in News
Tagged under: arborist, Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, education, Urban birds, urban forests
The mural entitled “In defense of the sacred,” was painted by Dante Aguilera and Nick Mestizo during the Día del Jaguar festival.

Día del Jaguar: Celebrating Nature, Culture and Jaguars in Sonora

Tuesday, 07 January 2020 by Emily Clark

The jaguar is vital to its habitat in Sonora, Mexico. Conservation nonprofit Nature and Culture International and the local communities meet to discuss and get to know this majestic species with Día del Jaguar, a two-day festival celebrating jaguars and other endangered wildlife in the region.

  • Published in Meetings and Events, News
Tagged under: Alamos, art, community, Día del Jaguar, Nature and Culture International
Over 100 Tucson Audubon volunteers make the festival an experience participants will never forget (photo by Joanna Strohn).

Celebrating Tucson’s Unique Birds and Wildlife

Tuesday, 07 January 2020 by Emily Clark

The 10th annual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival will take place August 5-9, 2020 and is a celebration of our region’s exceptional birds and wildlife that come to new life during the monsoon season.

  • Published in Meetings and Events, News
Tagged under: community, Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, Tucson Audubon Society, volunteers
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The Sonoran Joint Venture is a partnership of diverse organizations and individuals from throughout the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico that share a common commitment to the conservation of all bird species and habitats within this range.

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