American Bird Conservancy

Hello!

As far as avian conservation, The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is second to none. Their efforts to save the finches of Hawaii, the honeycreepers, through their Birds Not Mosquitoes initiative has been quite impressive. The conservation crisis across Hawaii has been on-going for many decades, and to see the ABC's Birds Not Mosquitoes initiative fundraise and help implement efforts on the ground to save the last finches of Hawaii is so great to see.

Big kudos to the ABC. Thanks for all the work you do!

My wife and I have traveled the world for many years to see and photograph wild birds and can say from direct observation that many birds are disappearing from our planet at a startling rate. To have an organization like American Bird Conservancy that really cares about restoring habitat and protecting birds is immense. That they also work closely with other groups to help protect birds, mostly in North, Central and South America. I have been a long time supporter and will continue to support them as we have still many birds we want to see. Thank You ABC.

I am a proud monthly donor to American Bird Conservancy.
They are an outstanding organization working to protect the most endangered birds and their critically needed habitats. They concentrate on helping bird species that are most at risk for population declines and help by conserving their habitats. They work in close partnerships with local communities to bring about positive change.

We have been a Colombian NGO beneficiary of donations from American Bird Conservancy and we are witnesses of its financial transparency, the high commitment, professionalism and friendliness of its staff. We highlight the support they provide to local communities for the conservation of endangered and endemic birds in biodiverse territories that face serious threats (e.g., illicit crops, law enforcement conflict). It is not an easy task, but their leadership and comprehensive vision allows them to understand that conservation must respond to the contexts of each territory and must mobilize new generations. For this reason, they are unique and different, deserving full financial support. If you support them, you are supporting not only the long-term conservation of threatened birds, but also the empowerment of the communities and NGOs with whom they work.

The American Bird Conservancy is one of the most outstanding bird conservation organizations in the world. Even though they bear the name "American" Bird Conservancy, their reach is worldwide and have been instrumental in helping secure land for numerous bird conservation efforts globally. I can tell you first hand that the staff is passionate about what they do, as I have traveled with a few of their members to South America to help the local community there become involved in the conservation of a very rare hummingbird. Their commitment to education also is evident by their outstanding website. And as a board member of the International Hummingbird Society, I have been delighted at the willingness of the staff to speak at the annual hummingbird festival about conservation topics. I am happy to give the American Bird Conservancy a five-star rating, as they absolutely deserve nothing less.

ABC is an outstanding not-for-profit. Its programs to assist landowners in Latin America to manage farms so as to protect birds that breed in North America on their wintering grounds are well known in conservation circles. ABC also has innovative programs to urge homeowners to keep domestic cats indoors (that otherwise kill millions of wild birds every year) and to urge the use of window glass that is visible to migrating birds, who otherwise die in the millions from building strikes.

I am a member and donor to this fantastic organization. With scientific reports that 3 billion birds have been lost since 1970 as well as recognition that birds are the bellweather & indicators for the health of our environment, their work is essential. They work extremely hard & very effectively to protect birds in their summer and wintering grounds. This means partnering with indigenous peoples, other organizations & government entities across North, Central and South Americain as well as in the Carribean. They work to create programs that will protect the land that birds need throughout their range from breeding grounds to wintering grounds, including any necessary restoration projects required for the survival of bird species. They fund organizations for land purchase & collaborate with these organizations as well as local populations on the necessary projects to restore, rehabilitate & protect these areas. They are innovative in their programs & collaborations. They perform extensive outreach as well, & are amazing at keeping their members informed of their work. I can't say enough about how wonderful & important this organization is.

For VivoCuenca as a local organization, American Bird Conservancy has been a fundamental support. Thanks to the support on our projects, we have been able to reach rural populations with comprehensive conservation proposals, whose implementation is helping to build a sustainable rural territory where conservation and production processes complement each other. Their support, beyond financial assistance, is strategic for environmental organizations; we constantly learn from their scientific rigor and administrative and management capacity. Additionally, they have a team with enormous technical expertise and a genuine passion for their work.

I've been a volunteer with ABC for a little over a year but have been aware of their work for many years prior to that. Their core approach to conservation through habitat preservation and restoration not only helps birds but myriad other species and there are many examples of how effective that approach has been. Their ability to partner with a wide array of other organizations allows those groups to prioritize conservation and makes conservation more accessible to people (from less-represented groups) who aren't always included in the discussion. Everyone I've met at ABC is so passionate about their work, incrediby personable and that makes them extremely easy to work with. I particularly appreaciate ABCs increased attention to including diverse voices, both in the projects they undertake and in their employees.

I just retired from over 18 years with ABC, so I know the organization, its work and its people very well, and I can say without reservation that ABC is one of the best conservation organizations there is. As a conservation professional, I worked with half a dozen other federal and state agencies and conservation NGOs over the years, but my experience at ABC defined my career and the work we did over those 18+ years is what I am most proud of - not just the work I was directly involved in, but what we as an organization accomplished. ABC's work spans the hemisphere and, increasingly, well beyond. The organization's strategic approach means that it actively engages on conserving the most imperiled species, ensuring that landscape-level approaches are protecting habitats for more widespread species (both at home and abroad), addressing anthropogenic threats to birds, advocating for policies that safeguard birds, and building the conservation community. And all of this is accomplished without ego - ABC partners with other conservation NGOs, government agencies, the scientific community, and like-minded individuals to just get the job done. We all know that there is a myriad of threats facing our environment. It is daunting, but birds provide a compelling face to our environmental challenges. We see birds all the time. They symbolize all that is good and vital in nature, and so are animals we can rally around. ABC truly cares about birds, but does so with the knowledge that protecting birds helps so many other organisms at the same time. While birds provide a focus for ABC's work, its impact extends well beyond. I could go on - I obviously believe in ABC. Now that I have retired from ABC, I will continue to support ABC as a donor, and I encourage others to do the same. It's a sound investment in our future.

I really appreciate the transparency of the organization and putting the most pressing issues as priority for their work. Also the engagement of their communications always keeping the bird stories interesting and hopeful. Another incredible aspect of this organization is the commitment and level of responsibillity of their entire staff, it is always a pleasure to communicate with them and see their work and dedication so fully presented in what they do.

I think ABC does a great job advocating for birds! I like that ABC addresses issues that other groups don't -- things that impact birds the most. I especially like this list of 7: https://www.birdconservancy.org/get-involved/live-bird-friendly/7_simple_ways/. ABC informs folks about the dangers of windows and cats -- and tells how each of us can do our part to help birds. I've visited the window collision website many times for how-to ideas -- this extensive resource is much appreciated!

ABC is not just about birds; it's about people too. ABC's goal is to make every community a better place for birds and people. I met some of the staff and directors of ABC. They are delightful and dedicated people. I very much want to contribute as a donor to ABC’s habitat conservation; saving places for birds to breed and to migrate. Birds are fearless, migrating for thousands of miles. Their habitats must be protected, and ABC does a great job protecting bird habitat. ABC works with partners across the Americas to conserve and improve bird habitat. Birds give joy and protecting birds through ABC gives me great joy.

I have worked with the American Bird Conservancy for many years and find them to be the most effective organization in the US that advocates for birds. Their expertise and their willingness to work with other conservation organizations in the Americas to accomplish their goals makes them tremendously effective. With the depth of knowledge on their staff, they support some of the best conservation research being done on birds.

I have supported ABC for ten years and prioritize them for my highest donation to any charity. My money could not be better spent than to aid their successes in a broad spectrum of bird-related issues.

American Bird Conservancy is one of the most effective of the conservation non-profits, in my opinion. As a retired Wildlife Biologist with 14 years of experience on an ESA bird recovery team, I appreciate the critical importance of securing habitat to protect birds and other organisms. In particular, I believe that ABC's efforts at habitat (ecosystem) protection and restoration of threatened species in Central and South America are critically important to ensure the retention of as much natural diversity as possible on the planet. I am also thrilled that ABC is working with government and private partners to save the remaining Hawaiian honey creeper species.

Their wonderful magazine chronicling these efforts had been a source of inspiration to me for many years. By highlighting the many projects that they are involved in, and including superb photographs, ABC has created awareness and appreciation among the readers of many new species, their plights, and ongoing conservation efforts.

I contend that American Bird Conservancy is a peer organization with National Audubon Society, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, and The Nature Conservancy. ABC, and its many fine scientists, should be recognized and celebrated.

I am pleased to provide a 5-star rating to the American Bird Conservancy, which I consider to be one of the very best conservation organizations. It is one of our top 3 annual charitable donations and has been for many years. ABC earns our trust for a number of reasons. First, it is intensely focused on just one major goal: conservation of birds and their habitats. Unlike many other respectable environmental organizations who try to deal with every aspect of environmental and conservation challenges, ABC maintains a laser-like focus on just one: birds. This is key to maximizing the effectiveness of a relatively modest budget and in recruiting and managing a professional team that can all pull together for common goals.

Second, ABC goes the extra mile in establishing and maintaining productive partnerships with other key organizations, public and private, and often directly with land owners. Unlike some organizations that behave territorially or try to take credit for relatively minor roles, ABC is always proud to fully share the spotlight and recognize all the contributors.

Third, ABC has always avoided showing political or idealogical bias, demonstrating time after time the ability to work with any organization willing to commit to bird conservation. This is indeed a rare attribute in our increasingly polarized society.

Finally, ABC has repeatedly shown itself to be an innovative leader in dealing with such sensitive and complicated issues as window glass collision and feral cat predation, as well as more traditional land or habitat conservation challenges. ABC’s leadership in the 1990s resulted in a critical expansion of Joint Ventures from their focus on waterfowl to all birds, a sea change in the attitudes and behavior of many traditional conservation organizations and professionals. This major turning point occurred under the aegis of Partners in Flight, itself a major innovation inspired and led by ABC. As a federal government manager at the time, I had the privilege of “being in the room” when these transformational decisions were made.

In sum, ABC is one of the very best.

We have been familiar with ABC and its work for many years now, and their stellar work continues unabated. We have personally visited several sites in South America with which ABC is heavily involved. It is one thing to acquire land and protect habitat, but another to involve local communities and organizations in such a way that they feel a pride of ownership and a vested interest in keeping and expanding conservation efforts. This interest can be financial, but can also become a matter of the heart. Without this kind of support from the local people, land acquisition and preservation projects usually fail. Kudos to ABC, and hopefully they'll be able to continue their good work.

When I first heard about this non-profit, I assumed it was an Audubon Society doppelganger, but as I dove deeper into its mission and success, I realized it was so much more. I am truly impressed at ABC's capacity to cast a lifeline for endangered bird species by protecting land in north & south America. Their work has saved MANY species from the blinding reality of extinction, and, with our support, I believe they will save many more, supplanting the human mode of destruction with one of caring rejuvenation.

The American Bird Conservancy is a great nonprofit with a unique profile. They are experts at partnering with different agencies in the locations they have chosen as critical to a particular need for bird conservation. These needs range from shorebird and North American songbird migration stopovers and tropical wintering grounds, to window strikes and light disorientation during migration, to domestic issues such as the devastating effects of outdoor cats on our bird populations in the US. We look forward to their beautiful magazine each month to read about these various efforts and support them whole-heartedly.

Like so many people who are increasingly concerned by the alarming statistics pointing to the ongoing loss of wild birds, I have come to rely on American Bird Conservancy for the most cogent overview of why this is happening and what I can do to help. This small and nimble organization, though just over twenty-five years old, tackles specific challenges by brilliantly conceiving and then successfully implementing a wide variety of creative science-based programs focused on the conservation of wild birds and their habitats. ABC keeps its donors fully informed and educated through articles, webinars, legislative updates, the beautiful BIRD CONSERVATION magazine, and personal contact. Through the years, I have been introduced to birds I never knew existed and learned about entire communities, admirable individuals, and private and government organizations throughout the Americas who work closely with ABC to reach the desired outcome. I appreciate the fact that ABC is so focused on its goals and has not strayed from its original intent or diluted its message. It continues to come up with creative solutions to complicated problems by retaining an extremely talented and professional staff of people who work to preserve one of the natural world’s most precious treasures.

In my opinion, this is simply the best pro-bird organization out there. I have been a monthly donor for years. ABC keeps me informed about pending legislation that impacts birds, works to preserve habitat, takes the lead on trying to stop window collisions, especially during migrations, and works to counter misguided trap-neuter-and release programs for feral cats and to educate people to keep cats indoors.

The American Bird Conservancy sends regular updates and detailed information about the many different and extraordinary birds in our country, which serves all of us as members who are both fascinated with, and care deeply about birds. But ABC does so much more than this. It takes a holistic approach to the survival of birds --impacted by so many human-caused challenges that threaten their survival. This educates its audience and motivates us to act. Advocacy is so important, especially now, as we lose bird species at an alarming rate. We need organizations like ABC on the front lines, not only to educate people about the beauty and importance of birds, but also to ensure the necessary steps are taken for their survival.

I really enjoy supporting American Bird Conservancy!
They are a highly effective organization, doing exactly what anyone would hope, who values bird life in the world and is aware of the existential threats it faces. They identify populations of birds at risk who can be helped by restoring, protecting, or enlarging their habitats— and they proceed to do just that.
Evidence of their effectiveness can be found in the excellent book, A World on the Wing,
by Scott Weidensaul.
ABC does three other things very well: they keep their supporters well informed about current projects, in impressively detailed correspondence, with photos.
They are gracious and responsive to questions.
And— most wonderful— they provide regular education online to anyone who wishes to take advantage of it! There are photos, sound recordings, and well written information about individual birds. What more could anyone ask??
It’s by far my favorite nonprofit.

ABC is in the business of saving the planet through saving birds that are suffering species survival. It does so in a targeted, evidence based and educated manner while being fiscally responsible and always working with local communities and upboarding them as co-partners to continue carrying the work of ABC forward.

Introduced through an event in Rock Creek Park.

The event surpassed all expectations and I learned a lot about birds, our local environment and how to help preserve nature for creatures.

The guides were friendly, informative and helpful. The catered lunch was fantastic.

It was a perfect way to learn about them and what they do.

My wife and I contacted the American Bird Conservancy to help us find a project we could fund that would protect, create, or restore habitat for migratory songbirds in the California desert. We had previously contacted two other land conservancies, but they didn't take our request seriously.
The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) did, and they researched and found several sites that met our criteria. We selected one site and asked ABC to act as our intermediary (passing along our donation which was made to ABC) to fund a project that both restored a fire damaged riparian woodland and created additional riparian habitat. They worked with the land owner to be sure the project met our wishes and to prepare the necessary agreements to guarantee the proper use of our donated money. They worked with us every step of the way, and we could not have done this project without their help. They were and are true professionals in every sense of the word, and share our desire to protect and restore our native wildlife habitat which is under a tremendous threat from climate change. We are pleased to report that work on the project has started and it should be complete in a few months. We are totally pleased with the outcome and we feel it could not have happened without their help.

This organization provides education to the public about threats to bird populations including window strikes, pesticides, etc. They are also strong advocates of policy change to benefit birds and the environment and actively work to protect land for endangered species.

This charity is outstanding! Not only in the number and level of contributions, but in how they communicate with their patrons. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC), works diligently to protect, advocate, educate, and communicate to legislative and executive bodies throughout the Western Hemisphere to protect birds. Especially bird species that are endangered and threatened with extinction. They employ some of the best field ornithologists in the world to work with governments, businesses, and indigenous communities to make everyone believe that protecting birds is vital for the survival of their culture. I have contributed to ABC for over 20 years at a level from 4 to 5 figures. I contribute more to ABC than any other charity I am associated, even though I am on five charity boards, and am the investment manager of two charities.

I am an American Bird Conservancy Board Member and have been a supporter of theirs for several years. I continue to be astonished by the staff's dedication and the network they leverage to do the most for birds! ABC partners with fantastic local organizations that know the habitat, the people, the barriers, and the opportunities to bird conservation in that specific area, and they maintain those relationships over time. ABC's programs are research-based and solution-driven so they can help everyone understand the reason for our passion and how they can help too! I am proud to support this great organization that fosters communities around the Americas in support of birds!

I’ve found American Bird Conservancy to be the most focused, efficient bird conservation nonprofit around. They are tunnel vision focused on habitat and endangered species.

There are many excellent conservation organizations, but the American Bird Conservancy impresses me with its focus on protection of bird habitat and the restoration of degraded habitat. Don't let the name American fool you. The organization works with local groups word wide.

I am involved with and provide financial support to a number of respected and well-known bird conservation and environmental organizations. All do important work, but it is American Bird Conservancy that is most aligned with my priorities and does the most to protect birds. I began to financially support ABC's work in 2006 and was so impressed with the organization that I subsequently included ABC in my will and joined its Legacy Circle. The reasons are many, but most importantly, ABC creates and protects vital habitat for birds, develops and shares best practices, leads collaborations to leverage resources and multiply the results, and takes on difficult challenges to reduce threats to birds. I support ABC because no organization does as much to protect birds across the Americas.

As I've learned more about ABC the past few years initially from birding friends in the field, to becoming a donor for the organization, I've been constantly impressed by the impact the organization has in protecting birds and their habitats/addressing threats globally, as well as the commitment of the staff and volunteers.

If you are interested in the conservation and well being of birds, and nature in the Americas. ABC is the organization that is aligned with your interests. It is working throughout, from Latin America to the United States - their program in Hawaii is very important, and at the cusp of aiding a solution to the impact of mosquito borne disease in endangered birds in Hawaii. In short, they get things done, and they do it in a lean manner. If you are interested in bird conservation, donate and become active with ABC!

American Bird Conservancy is my number one non-profit for bird conservation. I've been a member for over 25 years and have always been amazed at the work they do on behalf of birds. I am a birder and a lot of our charitable support goes to birding organizations but the American Bird Conservancy tops my list. They actively work to conserve threatened bird species in the western hemisphere, partnering with other organizations to save birds. Their land and bird conservation projects provide benefits to other wildlife and people as well. I appreciate all that ABC does for birds!

ABC is a stellar nonprofit with far-reaching impacts in the area of bird conservation. They continue to draw attention to the biggest threats to birds, and have a multi-pronged approach to addressing those threats. This includes policy/legislative action, land management, and public outreach and education, among many other actions. They are also committed to diversity, as demonstrated through the efforts to support a scholarship for Black and Latinx birders, and promoting accessibility for all to the natural environment.

I am American Bird Conservancy's President and therefore a member of both the staff and board. I have worked here for 25 years. I'd like you to know that if you are considering supporting American Bird Conservancy that every donation matters to us, and we take the responsibility of our mission very seriously. We'll make sure that your contribution is well spent and really goes towards helping birds and their habitats. Getting positive results for birds and habitats is our passion but we always ensure that we focus on the means as well as the ends. We are polite with opponents and value our staff and ensuring they have a reasonable workload. I have been a bird enthusiast almost my entire life and chose to work at ABC because this organization really makes a difference. Thanks for considering helping us to help birds. Mike Parr

American Bird Conservancy has a remarkably high impact preventing the extinction of the most threatened bird species across the Americas. Its work is diverse as this organizations has a leading role establishing protected areas, supporting the sustainable development of local people and supporting educative activities aiming to raise the awareness of local people regarding the protection of nature to secure humankind’s own future. ABC collaborates with local organizations in the countries where it works. It is one of the very few organizations that understands that building a solid partnership and keeping it strong is key to achieve its ultimate conservationist goal. As leader of a committed Bolivian conservationist NGO, I have the experience of collaborating with ABC in several projects and I can confidently say that ABC takes care of its partners. I feel like we belong to a committed conservationist family.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Amos Butler Audubon Society’s partnership with the American Bird Conservancy. Since the year 2000, our chapter has financially supported a variety of ABC projects. A shared conservation mission is just one reason why we have continued to be long-term supporters of ABC. Its record of accomplishment in achieving its goals and objectives is outstanding. We have come to trust staff management of our projects implicitly. Our chapter has been supporting conservation projects in Latin America for over 30 years through an annual fundraiser called Birdathon. When we send contributions from our donors, we are sure that ABC will use them wisely for maximum conservation benefit. We truly value our association with ABC.
International Projects Director for the Amos Butler Audubon Society

I give American Bird Conservancy (ABC) a 5 Star rating, because of its laser-like focus on protecting bird species & their habitats, both here in North America, but also throughout Central & South America., where they work with local conservation partners. ABC also focuses on critical issues such as threats to birds posted by free-ranging cats, by collisions with glass buildings & wind turbines, & pesticides. I have found the staff of ABC to be incredibly motivated, highly competent individuals with a strong work ethic. I support ABC as a donor because it is an organization which has impact on issues which are important to me.

ABC has been a wonderful partner to the Bahamas National Trust. Through our collaborations, we are learning more about birds such as Kirtland's Warblers and critically endangered Bahamian species, such as the Bahama Oriole. They have helped us gather valuable information about the effects of hurricane Dorian on our birdlife in the northern Bahamas. The staff I had the pleasure of working with within The Bahamas were down to earth, fun to work with, and are fantastic birders with a true passion for birds and a strong desire to conserve them. I look forward to our continued partnership and collaborations with future projects as we strive to protect and conserve Bahamian birdlife and the management of national parks.

ABC is leading the efforts to save Hawaii's endangered bird species and is trying to prevent any more extinctions in the Aloha state. They have a very professional and dedicated team focusing on reducing the many problems Hawaii's native birds are currently experiencing. Perhaps the most serious of these is avian malaria and pox which are being transmitted to the birds by introduced mosquitoes. ABC is working diligently with many partners to hopefully find a solution to these serious diseases. The ABC website is updated regularly so all interested parties can follow the important work they are doing towards conservation of birds globally. I highly encourage everyone to generously support ABC

American Bird Conservancy is a proven leader in protecting and saving vulnerable birds. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with their personnel directly in various ways. Each interaction has been friendly and productive in terms of saving endangered birds.
Marci and Brian Swanson

American Bird Conservancy does an outstanding job of integrating direct conservation actions with education and inspiration. Partnerships ABC has fostered across the Western Hemisphere have expanded the breadth and capacity of nature reserves vital to rare birds as well as migratory birds. ABC has actively expanded science-based understanding of key threats to wild birds. Members and visitors to the organization's website have easy access to a wide range of information on how they can make practical changes to benefit wild birds, whether it be by making windows in their homes more visible to birds, keeping cats indoors, or reducing use of toxic pesticides. The organization's finances are well managed, with close to 85% of funds going directly to programs, education, and outreach. ABC is doing great work and along the way I have always found the staff to be very friendly, well versed in the issues of the day, and passionate about advancing bird conservation.

We have supported ABC for many years and will continue to do so. They are not only top notch in terms of planning and conducting conservation actions for birds and their habitat, and ensuring resources get to the right places to make the biggest impact for species in need, but we really appreciate that they work so closely with local conservation organizations throughout the Americas. For example, they have worked side-by-side with the Fundación de Conservación Jocotoco in Ecuador to preserve important habitat used for roosting by native parrots and to ensure protection of vital habitat for other birds, and have conducted many other similar partnerships with local groups. That type of collaboration is key. We also greatly appreciate their work on education on bird strikes and bird safe glass, and their vision for the future of priority habitat to support bird migration. This is an extraordinary non-profit organization and I'm proud to give them five stars.

ABC is what you wish all conservation organizations and charities could be - incorruptible, relentless, effective and responsive Their agenda is untainted by any consideration other than reversing the tragic declines in bird populations, a difficult job in a distracted society oblivious to what it’s losing. The debt the public owes this stellar organization is incalculable. Their funding is assiduously used in service of their conservation goals. Their personnel are both expert and personable, willing to interact at whatever level of expertise you bring to an inquiry. ABC demonstrates perfect integrity and spectacular effectiveness at the extremely complex task of working with various nations and political entities to accomplish their single conservation goal of preserving bird populations. We support many conservation and environmental organizations, but AB is the best among them; their purity and focus are unparalleled.

The American Bird Conservancy conserves bird habitats throughout the Americas. Twenty-nine percent of North American breeding adult birds have been lost since 1970, an unsustainable loss that has put many species on a trajectory towards extinction if this trend is not reversed. ABC’s hemispheric approach is essential to reversing this loss since many declining North American breeding species are Neotropical migrants that overwinter in Central and South America, the area experiencing the greatest loss of vertebrate species. Unlike many environmental organizations, the ABC remains focused on the loss of biodiversity, the silent crisis that does not get enough attention or funding. ABC’s Strategic Bird Conservation Framework is a science based approach to conservation that is designed to reverse the decline of bird species in the Americas. It is the most comprehensive and best thought out conservation strategy that I have seen from any environmental organization.

While I support many conservation organizations, ABC is clearly one of the most effective in communicating and achieving its challenging mission, through a spectrum of well-managed programs, such as the cats indoors program, the work on preventing bird-building strikes, and conservation partnerships with locals and other organizations in Central and South America. ABC's work is needed now more than ever, and we all should be applauding and supporting this exceptional team of dedicated and talented people. As a birder and leader of bird walks, it has been disheartening to see the decline in bird species and numbers and in their protected habitats. ABC has given me hope for the future of our planet.

ABC was a great partner to work with on the "Managed Forests for Birds" project. Their passion for birds is apparent through the work they've done and continue to do.

Small,lean organization that gets great results. Also the only bird organization that addresses the birds' needs in the Southern Hemisphere,where they spend their winters. They are small enough to be open to input and help you identify a bird ,if necessary. All the the staff I've encountered are friendly,knowledgeable,and dedicated. They are at the top of my list of nonprofits to support!

My wife Cathy and I have been supporters of the American Bird Conservancy for over a decade now, starting as members and individual donors and gradually moving up to Leadership level and Legacy Circle members. For two midlevel retired government employees, such a financial commitment was only made after many years of involvement and interaction with ABC and its outstanding and dedicated staff. We do support other preservation and conservation groups but in our view none of the others, as good as they are can match the record of ABC in identifying threats and challenges primarily, but not exclusively, relating to bird life and birdscapes throughout the Western hemisphere. Their strategic, comprehensive and balanced approach to their cause is fact-based, priority driven and seeks to develop partners and local resources to help advance their priority goals. While they prefer to solve problems by building bridges to success (which we as public servants have always favored) they are not afraid to litigate on critical issues if they have to. Whether it's feral cats, reducing bird deaths from window collisions, saving and restoring critical bird habitat throughout the western hemisphere and many other areas, I know of no other pro conservation group that has been more effective with so small a budget. They have shown time and again that they can produce vitally important successes and with more financial assistance I am confident that they can do far more. And in today's world it should be obvious that much more needs to be done!

American Bird Conservancy's work to understand and remedy the design features that lead birds to collide with buildings is more than enough to qualify the organization as a five-star nonprofit, but ABC's work embraces much more than that, reaching from the preservation of the habitat in Central and South America used by Neotropical migrants to providing much-needed leadership on keeping cats indoors. The hemisphere's birds are healthier and safer because of ABC.

I have had the privilege of working with The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) on a project to understand contributions of private forests for bird conservation. The American Bird Conservancy has been an exemplary partner. They bring exceptional avian conservation expertise to the table and are very collaborative in their approach. Our partnership, with leadership from ABC, is positively influencing bird conservation on private, working forests across the southeastern U.S. This partnership could eventually influence literally millions of acres of productive, southern forests. Their conservation message is grounded in reality and they are excellent at translating research results into practical information for forest managers. I cannot say enough about the qualities of ABC.

ABC focuses on landscape scale habitat restoration with an incredible network of partners to save endangered and rare bird species. Complex problems like saving endangered species can only be solved by organizations collaborating under a common goal. The recent delisting of the Kirkland Warbler is a wonderful example of the impact of this type of true collaboration. ABC along with other partners showed both the strategic leadership and strategic doing that get results and uses donor funds to make a tremendous impact!

ABC is a very collaborative organization to work with. They effectively build strong relationships that help carry out their mission. ABC is skilled at understanding and balancing the complexities of working with the private sector, and they are very impactful in the field of conservation.

This is my favorite nature charity and I have been an enthusiastic supporter for many years. There are many nature charities out there that promise to do too much and fill up your mailbox every month, but you end up wondering if all they are really doing is selling mugs, teashirts, and other nick-nacks. ABC is different. It is small (budget under $20 million) and focused. They target endangered species one by one that are ripe for protection. They research that bird and then act to protect it, often working together with the people who live where the bird summers or winters; they always try to use local labor, encouraging and educating local people to treasure their own native birds and protecting their habitat. Often they coordinate with similar organizations, especially in South America, to expand their reach. In addition, ABC researches and publicizes other significant threats to birds such as window collisions, cats, and pesticides. This is a charity worth supporting, and its small size and strong focus mean that your contribution can make a difference.

American Bird Conservancy has been an amazing partner as our foundation looked at recovery plans for endangered bird species in the West. ABC consistently pursued thoughtful, creative, patient, and persistent interactions to protect these species - and reported back to us when there were challenges as well as successes. They are still in the fight and we are grateful for their long-term approach.

The American Bird Conservancy has been instrumental with helping me and the organization I represent implement on the ground bird conservation measures in the US South. Their staff is fantastic and overall just a great non profit to partner with.

American Bird Conservancy puts your donation to work, in the best possible way, advocating for migratory birds. They provide opportunities for habitat preservation, education and policy. The staff is dedicated, knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions. In supporting their efforts, we have learned so much about bird conservation and A.B.C.'s highly effective programs making our world a better place for our most precious natural resources.

I continue to support ABC because they are both efficient and effective. They are particularly good at finding qualified partners to manage their reserves and to multiply their effectiveness. They are a small but mighty organization .

I've been a member of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) for many years now because of the important work ABC does to protect and preserve birds in the Americas. Their work encompasses preserving needed habitat not only in North America, but also in Central and South America where our birds migrate to in the winter. Without this critical connection, many of the birds we see everyday wouldn't survive because there would not be suitable habitat for them in their winter environment. ABC does this by partnering with local environmental organizations in these countries to buy and protect the habitat and through important educational programs to the local people. ABC also has partnered with farmers, hunters, businesses and other organizations in the US to promote education about bird species in decline and preserve habitat necessary for survival of these species. There are also outreach programs to cities about reducing light emissions at night during migration season as well as implementing safer, bird-friendly construction of buildings. All of these activities are ensuring birds will be here for our grandchildren and beyond. And on a personal level, I feel connected to ABC because they take the time to answer questions I pose and to lead local birdwalks that help me see and realize how beautiful and diverse our bird population is. I've never felt connected to a charitable organization the way that I feel to ABC. I know donations I make to ABC, no matter how small, are appreciated and used entirely to protect birds. It is truly the best charitable organization I belong to!

One of the reasons I support ABC is they are very effective at collaborating with other organizations, governmental and NGOs, to protect critical bird habitats in both North and South America. They apply science to identify and address issues that are threatening wild birds on both ends of their migrations. By focusing their efforts they have been able to get results protecting birds and their habitats.

The welfare of wildlife has been a lifelong priority of mine. Clearly, donating to every single organization dedicated to the advocacy of wildlife is simply not feasible. I have had to be selective and in my search for my top three, the American Bird Conservancy is among them.
The staff members with whom I have interacted are simply unparalleled in their commitment to their area of expertise and their knowledge base is beyond stellar. I am particularly impressed with the work of Rob Anderson in Development and the inimitable Grant Sizemore who spearheads the Invasive Species Program. Rob is creative and driven. His communication style is open and engaging which is critical to his effectiveness in his department. Grant is innovative in his approach and identifies unique opportunities to deliver critical messages to the public about an issue that is alarming and yet sensitive. He has done wonders with the Cats Indoors campaign. This is a commendable feat because if a message is conveyed without just the right tone, balancing the urgent need for action while not putting audiences on the defensive, a campaign could misfire or fail. Grant will always have my admiration because he is able to successfully navigate that delicate balance, always delivering highly compelling copy and memorable messages that spur action and that create awareness. People will always need to be educated about the benefits of keeping cats indoors---not only for the birds we love but for the welfare of the cats themselves as well as the protection of human health.
The American Bird Conservancy is an organization that uses its funding resourcefully. I am truly grateful for the work that comes out of this truly great nonprofit.

I have been interested in natural history, conservation and in particular birds, for most of my 82 years. I pursue that interest by active birding. There are many organizations that support my interests and I have been a member of several for years. However, a few years ago I concluded that my annual memberships were spread widely and that it made sense to concentrate the support where it would make a significant difference. After carefully evaluating the options it is clear to me that ABC has the highest ROI for my dollars and efforts. What appeals to me is the clarity of their objectives and strategies, what they have accomplished, the leverage on their investments that they achieve and ABC's low overhead.
Gary Filerman

American Bird Conservancy is the only organization making an attempt to deal with the problem of the proliferation of feral cats . Feral cats kill millions of birds each year. They are mounting a campaign to encourage pet owners to keep their cats safe and indoors. They also are trying to address the problem of large feral cat colonies that are feed by local people who do not understand the staggering effect this is having on own native bird populations.
They deserve funding to expand the excellent work they are doing.

I enthusiastically recommend American Bird Conservancy as a Great Nonprofit. ABC is the most effective bird conservation in the Americas. It has logical, well defined and ambitious programs dealing with anthropomorphic threats (e. g., pesticides, cats, collisions), habitat in North, Central and South America and public/governmental support for bird conservation. ABC is willing to take actions which are potentially controversial, but are absolutely the right things to do for birds. Although relatively small, ABC "punches way above its weight" and achieves conservation results disproportionate with its size.

My husband & I are birders. We of course enjoy spotting birds, but we also consider birds key indicators of healthy ecosystems, which are ultimately critical to everyone's health.

American Bird Conservancy is an organization which has my utmost respect, as it focuses like a laser on issues affecting birds, such as identifying, preserving, restoring habitat along migration routes of endangered birds species. On broader front, ABC also works on key issues that are decimating bird populations: outdoor cats, wind turbines, collisions with glass windows, as well as critical legislative issues.
When I have met ABC personnel, I invariably come away impressed by their personal dedication to the work, their intense focus & work ethic, and the team spirit that moves this org forward. ABC is results-oriented, with impact throughout extending through North, Central, and South America.
ABC consistently earns 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator. As a donor, I am confident that my donations have a role in the impact that ABC is having on birds and ecosystems.

As a long-time donor to American Bird Conservancy, I have been consistently impressed with the excellence and dedication of its staff. Every year when I read ABC's annual report I am wowed by all of its accomplishments. It is a relatively small organization, but is unmatched in advancing bird conservation.

I support many environmentally related organizations but the American Bird Conservancy is unique among them and merit my major support. It's the only non-profit whose only and highly focused mission is to protect wild birds and the habitats they need to survive, throughout the Western Hemisphere. Moreover they do this with notable success and with the greatest possible efficiency. Their staff is highly professional, many of whom are Ph.d's. The results in habitats protected and bird extinctions mostly stopped has been remarkable over the past 20 years. Further, they get a 4 star rating from Charity Navigator.

Supporting a nonprofit is not like buying a product. How does one evaluate whether they are getting their money’s worth? An organization may support your values, but are they getting results? When I began supporting The American Bird Conservancy some decades ago, my main concern was legal manpower to take on large corporations and governments big and small in relation to the siting of wind turbines and their effect on birds, and ABC has gotten consistent results: sites re-evaluated, protected land acquired, people educated. But ABC does so much more, from glass collision awareness down to the grass roots level of building nest boxes for the rarest of parrots and even taking some of us lucky supporters on guided bird tours personally. If you love birds and understand their value, I encourage you to visit their website or FB page to learn about their, and their partner organizations’, many diverse projects for saving and protecting birds and their habitats in the Americas.

I am so impressed with the American Bird Conservancy. They work throughout the Americas to protect birds and the habitat they need to survive. What is particularly notable is how they work with local groups in South and Central America to create conditions that are good for both the local people and the birds. One of the best!

I've included ABC in my gift giving and Will, since their staff stand out in the field of bird/wildlife conservation as being the most passionate, proactive and tireless in their campaigns to protect our feathered treasures. I respect their working smart and in unison with other high profile groups to accomplish their goals.

The American Bird Conservancy is in my mind the most effective general bird conservation organization in the Americas. They have an experienced and dedicated staff and have been in the forefront of conceiving and executing important bird conservation strategies. They partner well with other conservation organizations to achieve the best conservation solution without seeking to claim credit at the expense of their partners. They have very effectively worked in Latina America to secure protected lands for endemic and migratory birds and have innovated by augmenting the protected areas with ecotourist lodges to secure greater funding and greater exposure for those lands and the conservation they promote. They are not afraid to take controversial positions if it means saving birds. For example, their cats indoors program is one that others have not adopted for fear of offending donors but is absolutely essential to prevent the needless loss of millions of birds. They are a lean organization and as a donor you know that your money will be effectively used. They try to persuade but reasoned persuasion fails, they are not afraid to litigate. I served on their board from 2003 to 2013. I have been off the board for five years but still donate and follow their activities. James Brumm jamesbrumm@icloud.com

For anyone who is interested in supporting wildlife conservation in the Americas, and who is looking for an organization doing the difficult work of combating habitat and biodiversity loss, they should seriously consider contacting The American Bird Conservancy. The ABC staff at all levels is highly qualified, extremely knowledgeable, and laser focused in their understanding and dedication to solving the complex and critical issues of endangered species conservation. Communication with ABC is easy, personable, transparent, and they are very creative in their approach to fund raising. Most important is their ability to be flexible in funding distribution, which on so many levels makes you feel like you’re part of a team. No matter what your ability of financial participation may be, the gratitude and appreciation expressed by the wonderful people at The American Bird Conservancy is extremely comforting, inspiring and always genuine. A first rate and professional organization. Michael Reid

I have worked in the environmental field for more than 35 years, both as a funder and as a practitioner. In all my work, there are only a handful of organizations that demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of American Bird Conservancy. For a relatively small staff, they cover a huge geography, a wide range of issues, and they punch way above their weight in terms of affecting the outcomes of legislative and regulatory discussions and protecting resources on the ground. ABC is a partner-oriented organization that helps build local capacity across the Latin American countries in which they operate. ABC's overhead is very low and its program allocation - how much of every dollar that goes directly to program - is very high, truly a winning combination for any donor, partner or prospective employee.

The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is the leading bird conservation organization for the Western Hemisphere--focusing projects on the US & Canada, Central America, and the Andes of South America. Many years ago I served on ABC's board and saw, first-hand, how innovative and courageous this institution is. It is not a large organization but it is very nimble and strategic about how it invests its hard-earned funds. It is not afraid of taking on powerful interests in order to change bad policies that harm our birdlife. There is no other institution like it! I donate to this organization...