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Northern Neck National Heritage Area

Type: Place

Just a short drive from many Mid-Atlantic cities, the Northern Neck National Heritage Area offers a journey back in time. Whether for a day, weekend, or week, you’ll find endless opportunities to explore history, enjoy coastal charm, and experience natural beauty. From historic sites to scenic byways, there’s always something new to discover in this unique corner of Virginia.

Historic Sotterley

Type: Place

Historic Sotterley, a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO Site of Memory, preserves over 300 years of history, offering powerful stories of the past alongside scenic trails, gardens, and views of the Patuxent River.

Big Thicket National Preserve

Birdwatchers Trail

Type: Place

¾ mile roundtrip | This short hike leads to views of Menard Creek and the Trinity River, an important migration route for birds.

Halfway Creek Paddling Trail

Type: Place

The Halfway Creek and Loop Trails are accessible from the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City or from the Big Cypress Welcome Center on Sea Grape Drive off of US 41. The Creek is 7.3 miles long from the Big Cypress Welcome Center to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center. The upper loop is an additional 3.7 miles. From the Gulf Coast Visitor Center, the Halfway Creek-Left Hand Turner-Turner River loop is 11 miles. Allow 4-8 hours for these trails.

A Partnership to Remove Marine Debris from Alaskan Coastal Parks

Type: Article

Marine debris can affect marine mammals and birds through entanglement, strangulation, and digestive blockage. In summer 2015, we conducted an extensive multi-partner project to remove over 11 tons of marine debris from remote beaches in five Alaska parks.

Bridging Boundaries to Protect Migratory Birds

Type: Article

U.S. national parks are part of an international network tracking vulnerable migratory birds. They are also vital training grounds for future bird conservationists.

Tracking a Flu Strain That’s Killing Wild Birds

Type: Article

When confronted with a seemingly uncontrollable disease, surveillance matters. National parks are important watchdogs in the search to know more.

Remote Audio-Recording Devices Hear Birds When We Can't

Type: Article

New technology makes it possible to record hundreds of thousands of songs in a short time. That could make protecting wild birds and other at-risk animals easier.

Eavesdropping (On Birds) Has a Smart New Tool

Type: Article

BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to analyze audio recordings and detect bird species by sound. We’re exploring its potential to help parks answer complex, pressing questions.

Everglades National Park

Sandfly Loop Paddling Trail

Type: Place

Trip length will vary based on launch point, with a minimum length of 5 miles. Trip duration will vary by launch point, if you walk the trail on Sandfly Island or if strong winds or unfavorable tides are present. If you decide to stop at Sandfly Island, please use the beach area next to the dock, as the dock can be slippery and dangerous. Always tie up your boat.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Sharing the shore with birds

Type: Article

Each year, beginning in February and ending in late summer, the Gulf Islands National Seashore provides an important habitat for several species of ground-nesting shorebirds including, least terns, snowy plovers, Wilson’s plovers, and black skimmers.

Everglades National Park

Florida Bay

Type: Place

Dry Tortugas National Park

Bird Key Wreck

Type: Place

The Bird Key Wreck, also known as the Brick Wreck.

Changes Slow & Seasonal - The Northern Neck of Virginia

Type: Article

Discover the Northern Neck of Virginia, where history and nature intertwine. Explore landscapes once home to American Indians, founding fathers, and watermen. Paddle pristine waterways, hunt for fossils at Westmoreland State Park, or uncover the past at Menokin. With scenic byways, rich heritage, and stunning shorelines, this region invites you to connect with the stories of those who shaped the Chesapeake Bay.

For Birds & Blooms, Timing is Everything

Type: Article

Humans seem to be the only forms of life in the Smokies that rely on a calendar. For the other 21,000+ species discovered in these mountains so far, knowing when to sing, bloom, or set out in search of food depends on paying close attention to environmental cues.

Commercial Services Program

Bird Safe Glass: What you Need to Know

Type: Article

To help concessioners in parks and visitors support bird conservation at home, this article provides information about items that can effectively reduce bird collisions and support bird conservation.

Dark Night, Safe Flight

Type: Article

At night, birds use the stars to find their way (pretty cool, right?). But bright lights from buildings, towers, and houses can confuse them. That's why national parks are so important - they're like bird hotels! They give birds safe places to rest and eat, especially after flying across the ocean.

Grand Portage National Monument

My Park Story: Ethan Poulin

Type: Article

Ethan Poulin came to Grand Portage from Thunder Bay about 13 years ago to live with his grandmother. Living in both Thunder Bay and here is, in the words of his uncle, two wings on the same bird, and describes well the dilemma of the international border within the traditional land of the Anishinaabe. He is working now as the Community Volunteer Ambassador (Conservation Legacy), which will give him resources to put toward education and a stable job.

Landbird Population Trends in the Northern Colorado Plateau Network, 2024

Type: Article

Northern Colorado Plateau Network’s long-term landbird monitoring program provides habitat-based updates for bird population status and trends in the parks in the Northern Colorado Plateau. These inform scientists and managers about changes in bird populations and about the health of the habitats they depend on. Learn more about which species were detected in the network parks for the first time and which landbird populations were increasing or declining between 2005 - 2024.