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Jocotoco was established nearly 30 years ago to conserve biodiversity in Ecuador, especially threatened and endemic species, by creating private nature reserves. Now Jocotoco works to protect entire ecosystems. Using the latest science and technology, and guided by local leadership, Jocotoco is buffering massive national parks, connecting protected areas together, and building wildlife corridors that span Ecuador’s full elevational range — giving species a

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Every day around noon, Cornell Lab staff go for a walk in the woods with professional ornithologist and lead Bird Academy instructor, Kevin McGowan. Enjoy this recorded foray into the woods in Ithaca, New York and get to know some of our local birds with Kevin and Cornell Lab staff!

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On May 9, 2026, Cornell Lab’s Team Sapsucker tackled an incredible challenge: a 24-hour birding marathon across two “sister landscapes” – the Appalachian Blue Ridge Mountains and Guatemala’s Maya Forest. Their mission? Find as many birds as possible to raise funds for critical conservation efforts.

🌎 The Results:

• 306 total species spotted
• 16 shared Neotropical migrants seen on the same day, nearly 1,500 miles apart
• Awesome birds like Golden-winged Warbler, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, and Lovely Cotinga

🌟 Key Highlights:
This Big Day showcased how migratory birds connect our hemisphere’s