Interests: Conservation, birds, tourism, trails, sustainability, web design, photography, food, community planning, cats, and pop culture (not in order).
Birmingham, AL
Joined August 2008
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Monte Sano spans 2,140 acres, offering spectacular vistas from its summit, especially during fall when the leaves put on a vibrant display of color. In the spring, native azaleas bloom along the 20 miles of hiking trails & 14 miles of biking trails. @ALStateParks @Paul_DeMarco
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Alabama Trails Foundation Announces New Bridge to Enhance the Hiking Experience at Jogloma-Scott Lake in Talladega National Forest. alabamatrailsfoundation.org/… @InnovateAlabama @Paul_DeMarco
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North America is home to nearly 3 billion fewer birds today compared to 1970. It's essential we do everything we can to protect the birds that bring us joy—that work can even begin right at home. Pledge to make your home and community more #BirdFriendly: bit.ly/40ShsNd
ALT A photo of a flock of Cedar Waxwings bathing in a small stream among fallen leaves and grasses. Credit: Susan Murray/Audubon Photography Awards
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The 15th annual Audubon Photography Awards winners were announced yesterday, featuring a wide diversity of bird life and behaviors, photographed by professional and amateurs alike. @Cecilia_stories gives us a closer look at some of the winning images. forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodr…
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Discover nature at Huntsville Botanical Gardens during Feathered February! Enjoy Tweetville, an interactive birding experience in the Children's Garden. Bring the whole family and explore the Lewis Birding Trail too! bit.ly/47jMs8g
Happy to have slipped out on the last day of the year to spot this female vermilion flycatcher. Saw it in the rain on Christmas Day, but the weather was much better yesterday! #yearofalbirding
This bird from Panama seems pretty serious. Amazing to watch him from a small boat in the Panama Canal!
Joe Watts retweeted
This is Alabama's Katrina waiting to happen, a time bomb ticking.
Read: Alabama in billion-dollar showdown with EPA, by @dennispillion.
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The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of the species under its care from going extinct. We need to allow this critical law to continue to protect wildlife for future generations, not undermine it. Urge Congress to stand up for this bedrock law. bit.ly/45KdW61
ALT A photo of a Whooping Crane with its wings out. Credit: Karen Willes/Audubon Photography Awards
Joe Watts retweeted
Pledge to stand with us as we call on building owners, managers, and homeowners to turn off excess lighting during migration season to prevent needless bird deaths and ensure that birds have a safe and #BirdFriendly passage: bit.ly/3RND8oX
ALT A graphic featuring many different birds in silhouette holding stars and text reading: Lights out for birds.
Joe Watts retweeted
Maintaining biodiversity in our grasslands is key to protecting our environment. We are grateful that these science-based protections will be safeguarded from removal. xitter.cf/audubonsociety/status/…
Removing protections for the Lesser Prairie-Chicken would set the species on a path to extinction and undermine the Endangered Species Act. Thank you @POTUS for making the right call in vetoing SJ Res 9. bit.ly/3LFipQf
ALT A Lesser Prairie-Chicken stands partially hidden in green grass. Credit: Melody Lytle/Audubon Photography Awards
Joe Watts retweeted
Great news for migrating birds! One of the biggest developers and building managers in Raleigh is committed to making the city’s night skies safer for migrating birds, thanks to a new partnership with Wake Audubon. @AudubonNC nc.audubon.org/news/major-ra…
Joe Watts retweeted
#BirdCast is predicting 331 million birds could be on the move tonight. To help prevent #BirdCollisions, make your windows #BirdSafe & #DimtheLights for our #LightsOutforBirdsChallenge throughout #Migration season💡📷BirdCast
ALT BirdCast prediction of bird migration across a map of the united states for the night of September 7th, 2023 by Colorado State University and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Joe Watts retweeted
It's the Year of Birding in #SweetHomeAlabama! The Alabama Birding Trails are located from the top to the bottom of the state. Take the time to enjoy the birding experence. bit.ly/3FNOFgi
Joe Watts retweeted
Pledge to stand with us as we call on building owners, managers, and homeowners to turn off excess lighting during migration season to prevent needless bird deaths and ensure that birds have a safe and #BirdFriendly passage. bit.ly/465ocq2
ALT A graphic with illustrations of silhouettes of birds and stars and text reading "Lights out for birds."
Alabama’s fallout!
Why have there been so many sightings of American Flamingos in Florida just after Hurricane Idalia? Dive into the history of the American Flamingo in Florida and learn how you can help these birds thrive post-hurricane. @AudubonFL fl.audubon.org/news/flamingo…
Joe Watts retweeted
The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of the species under its care from going extinct. We need to allow it to continue to protect wildlife for future generations, not undermine it. Urge Congress to stand up for this bedrock law. bit.ly/43RpTWD #BringBirdsBack
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As we approach bird migration season, it’s critical to remember how fatal artificial lights and skyglow can be to migrating birds. Pledge to stand with us as we call on excess lighting to be turned off to help ensure birds have safe passage. bit.ly/458T4W9 #BirdFriendly
ALT A graphic featuring the silhouettes of different birds connected by stars and text reading: Lights out for birds.