The coast of Sinaloa provides critical habitat for the American Oystercatcher. Conservation efforts will require a shared vision and coordinated work between CONANP, community groups, and academics to plan and carry out monitoring and management actions.
We are thrilled to announce that long-time SJV partner, Pronatura Noroeste, was honored as 2019 organizational recipient of the Gary T. Myers Award.
The Voluntary Conservation Areas program is a powerful tool that allows landowners to protect habitat, expanding the reach of land conservation efforts in Mexico.
Did you know that birds are frequent victims of collisions with motor vehicles? Wildlands Network is a leader in the field of road ecology, which aims to understand and mitigate wildlife-vehicle collisions.
The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act celebrates its 20th Anniversary this summer! Are you working on Neotropical bird conservation in the Sonoran Joint Venture region? Consider applying for a grant.
Through the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, USDA, DoD, and DOI work with local partners to equip private landowners with the resources to carry out sustainable management practices.
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.
The Sonoran Joint Venture states of Arizona, California, Sonora, and Chihuahua are the second-most important geography for Western Greater Sandhill Cranes.
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.
Birds arrive on their migratory journeys to Estero La Cruz in different time windows, creating a succession of diversity throughout the season.
The SoCal Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership inspires a new generation of conservation stewards by bringing nature to people.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For many, the San Quintín Bay Bird Festival provides the first approach to knowledge, the first contact to the conservation work done by Terra Peninsular, and an opportunity to live a comprehensive, collaborative, and memorable community experience.
Celebrate the diverse birds and habitats of San Diego County at the San Diego Bird Festival taking place February 26-March 1, 2020.
With strong legs and large feet, rails are superbly adapted to their secretive, marshy habitat. Little did we know that these birds are also capable of migratory feats and using desert habitat, changing the game plan for species recovery efforts.
With funding support from the SJV Awards Program, Audubon Arizona is leading the way to make including rail habitat a priority in conservation and development planning in the Phoenix area.