Integrated Bird Conservation in the U.S.

Integrated Bird Conservation in the United States

The first State of the Birds, United States of America report was released in 2009 and focused on birds as indicators of the health of their habitats. Complete State of the Birds reports will be created every four to five years and, in interim years, a theme focused report will be issued.

The theme for the 2010 State of the Birds report is climate change and is scheduled for release in March 2010. The main objective of this report is to raise awareness of bird conservation and to relate to policy makers, conservation organizations and the general public about the need for resources for bird conservation and action concerning the conservation of birds and their habitats as related to climate change.

Visit the State of the Birds Web site for more information.

Science Team members:

Brad Bortner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Robert Blohm, USFWS
Brad Andres, USFWS
Jennifer Wheeler, USFWS
Jorge Coppen, USFWS
John Sauer, U.S. Geological Survey
Greg Butcher, National Audubon Society
Laurel Barnhill, South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources
Deb Hahn, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
David Pashley, American Bird Conservancy
Ken Rosenberg, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Dave Mehlman, The Nature Conservancy
Charles Francis, Canadian Wildlife Service
Dan Petit, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Frank Thompson, U.S. Forest Service
Paul Schmidt, USFWS

Communication Team members:

Alicia King, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Nancy Severance, National Audubon Society
Ashley Dayer, Cornell University (PhD student)
Miyoko Chu, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Blythe Thomas, The Nature Conservancy
Steve Holmer, American Bird Conservancy

Last updated January 2010