It’s the newly updated count of recognized bird species in the world, thanks to AviList—a unified global checklist developed by Cornell Lab researchers in collaboration with partners from around the globe. This remarkable number is a reminder of our planet’s incredible biodiversity, and how much there is to discover, celebrate, and protect.
With your support as a Lab member, we’re making real strides in documenting and safeguarding birdlife everywhere. Thank you for being part of this vital work—and enjoy your latest member news and benefits!
Watch the Lab's New Colville River Film and Make Your Voice Heard
Home to Peregrine Falcons, Gyrfalcons, Golden Eagles, and more, Alaska’s Colville River is one of the Arctic’s most important raptor habitats. The Lab's new short film, shot and produced by wildlife photographer Gerrit Vyn, takes you into this breathtaking landscape—designated a “Special Area” but now under threat from oil and gas development. Watch the film, then take action by submitting a public comment by August 4 to help protect this vital wilderness.
Learn Your Gulls with 30% Off Bird Academy’s Gull Course
Heading to the beach this summer? You’re bound to spy gulls! Learn to identify the gulls of the U.S. and Canada with Bird Academy’s newest self-paced, online course and demystify those often difficult but charismatic birds. Members can save 30% with the code GullSummerMem. Just be sure to apply this code at checkout by September 24, 2025.
Looking for more ways to deepen your connection to birds and contribute to conservation? Check out our new Cornell Lab resources page, where we’ve gathered tools, guides, courses, and participatory science programs like eBird, NestWatch, and Merlin Bird ID all in one place. Whether you're feeding backyard birds, identifying bird songs, or diving into global bird databases, there's something for every level and interest. Start exploring today.
BirdCast’s Migration Dashboard Is Live on August 1
The BirdCast Migration Dashboard is about ready to take flight for fall migration season. On August 1, the site will start reporting daily, radar-based measurements of nocturnal bird migration across every state and county in the contiguous U.S., including estimates of the total number of birds migrating, their directions, speeds, and altitudes. If you live in the lower 48 United States, make sure to check back this Friday to see how much migration is happening over your county.
The Royal Albatross cam nestling is growing fast—and preening those future 9-foot wings is no easy task! Tune in for a charmingly funny moment as the Northern Royal Albatross chick learns to care for its feathers.
Since 2019, we’ve partnered with New Zealand’s Department of Conservation to bring this incredible window into seabird life to you. Watch live.
Young Royal Albatross stretching its wings on the Royal Albatross Cam.
I hope you take pride in knowing your membership support allows the Cornell Lab to continue growing its research, innovation, and outreach efforts. From everyone here at the Lab, thank you for helping turn science into action to make the Earth a better place for humans, birds, and all wildlife.
With gratitude,
Chelsea Jamieson
Golden-wing Society Program Assistant
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
P.S. Don't forget—when it’s time to renew your membership, you can easily renew online by going to birds.cornell.edu/GWS. We are grateful for your support as a member of the Lab. Thank you!
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