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The spring bird migration is reaching its peak across North America, with 147 million birds predicted to take wing in a single night. This annual spectacle offers everyone a chance to witness one of nature's most hopeful moments right in their own backyard.
Over 1,000 volunteers in New York's Hudson Valley have helped 51,000 salamanders, frogs, and toads safely cross roads during spring migrations since 2009. Their nighttime rescue missions protect rare species and provide crucial data for long-term conservation efforts.
Mexico's endangered monarch butterfly population jumped 64 percent this winter, offering fresh hope for the iconic species. The surge means millions more butterflies will make their legendary spring migration north to the United States and Canada.
Volunteers in New Jersey spent an evening helping salamanders, toads, and frogs safely cross a busy road during their spring migration to breeding pools. In just one night, they guided 191 amphibians to safety. #
Trained volunteers are stationed at 15 scenic spots along Oregon's coast this week to help families spot migrating gray whale mothers and calves swimming from Mexico to Alaska. It's free, expert-guided whale watching during the annual spring migration.
Tiny hummingbirds are crossing the Gulf of Mexico right now, some arriving ahead of schedule this spring. A simple feeder and a few native plants could save their lives during the grueling journey north.