Thank you for your interest in American Bird Conservancy's (ABC) webinar Back from the Brink: Delisting the Kirtland's Warbler!

For many, the Kirtland's Warbler is a rare sight, as it has specific habitat requirements and one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird. It was one of the first species to be listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) after its passage in 1973. By 1987, the number of singing males had dropped to a low of 167. Thanks to decades of conservation work by numerous partners, including habitat management programs, continued monitoring, and control of nest-parasitizing cowbirds, the number of singing males rebounded to over 2,300 by 2015.

How did the Kirtland's Warbler recover? How is it faring? What conservation work is still needed to keep the population thriving? Enjoy our recent webinar to find out! You'll hear from experts directly involved in efforts to save the species from extinction and ensure continued population growth, working in the warbler's breeding grounds in midwestern Jack Pine forests and wintering scrubby habitat in the Bahamas.

We hope you enjoy watching the recorded webinar and exploring these related resources: 

• Learn more about the Kirtland’s Warbler through ABC's Bird Library »
• Read about the recovery of the Kirtland’s Warbler and other conservation work in the Great Lakes region »
• Learn more about Bahamas National Trust »
• Interested in observing Kirtland’s Warbler? Learn about Kirtland's Warbler Management Areas in Michigan »
• Explore research by Dave Ewert, Senior Conservation Scientist at ABC.
• Read about the Kirtland's Warbler Conservation Team’s work to expand the bird’s breeding range »

Your gift to ABC's Kirtland's Warbler Long-term Fund will help support crucial Kirtland's Warbler program priorities and projects in perpetuity and help ensure this rare and beautiful bird is around for generations to come. Give now!