Ornithological Council bimonthly news brief: May-June 2025

The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Ensure that the best ornithological science is incorporated into legislative, regulatory, and management decisions that affect birds; Enhance the ability of ornithologists to pursue professional activities; and Promote the influence of ornithology in public affairs. Over the last two months, Ornithological Council staff: Continued our efforts to support the U.S. Geological Survey's Ecosystems Mission Area, which the administration intends to eliminate in the FY 2026 budget... Read More

Ornithological Council bimonthly news brief: March-April 2025

The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Over the last two months, Ornithological Council staff: 1. Developed a statement of support for federal science and scientists, which is posted on our website. AFO, WOS, and Waterbirds have signed on. Other societies wishing to join the statement should contact Laura Bies (laurabiesoc@gmail.com). 2. Joined with over 70 scientific […] Read More

Ornithological Council bimonthly news brief: Sep-Oct 2024

The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Over the last two months, Ornithological Council staff: 1. Met with the APHIS staff, including representatives of the Animal Products Import and Export  Program, to discuss recent research on the viability of avian influenza and Newcastle Disease viruses on dried ornithological specimens and its impact on USDA treatment methods for […] Read More

Ornithological Council bimonthly news brief: Jul-Aug 2024

The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in July and August 2024. Over the last two months, Ornithological Council staff: 1. Met with the Chief of the USGS Bird Banding Lab, in a quarterly meeting to discuss issues of mutual interest. 2. Met with USFWS Migratory Birds Program Headquarters Liaison to Regional Migratory Bird Permit Offices, to discuss current permitting issues. 3. Continued work on a template field study policy for IACUCs to adopt. In response to many inquiries ... Read More

OC bimonthly news brief Nov-Dec 2023

The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in November and December 2023. The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Our work focuses on animal welfare issues, permits, research funding, and other policies that affect ornithologists and ornithological societies. We greatly appreciate your support. Please contact Laura Bies with questions or concerns […] Read More

OC bimonthly news brief March-April 2023

The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in March and April 2023. The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Our work focuses on animal welfare issues, permits, research funding, and other policies that affect ornithologists and ornithological societies. We greatly appreciate your support. Please contact Laura Bies with questions or concerns […] Read More

OC bimonthly news brief January-February 2023

The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in January and February 2023. The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Our work focuses on animal welfare issues, permits, research funding, and other policies that affect ornithologists and ornithological societies. We greatly appreciate your support. Please contact Laura Bies with questions or concerns […] Read More

OC bimonthly news brief November-December 2022

The Ornithological Council is pleased to provide this bimonthly report covering activities in November and December 2022. The Ornithological Council’s mission is to: Our work focuses on animal welfare issues, permits, research funding, and other policies that affect ornithologists and ornithological societies. We greatly appreciate your support. Please contact Laura Bies with questions or concerns […] Read More