- Center for the Study of Tropical Birds - http://www.cstbinc.org/
Conducts programs studying and preserving wildlife in various locations by means of educational programs and research stations.
- BirdLife International - http://www.birdlife.org.uk/
Global partnership of conservation organisations working for the diversity of all life through the conservation of birds and their habitats.
- Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - http://www.seabirdsanctuary.org/
Treats an average of 20-24 wild birds that have been injured and releases them back into the wild. Also has a captive breeding program.
- International Aviculturists Society - http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/
Dedicated to improving the welfare of parrots and companion birds both in captivity and in the wild. The site contains papers on conservation and research efforts on behalf of parrots as well a general information on parrot care, behavior and disease prevention.
- Extinction Risk Analysis for Birds - http://www.ramas.com/birds.htm
Projects related to the ecology and conservation of bird species, involving data analysis on the dynamics of endangered and threatened species, developing models for extinction risk assessment, and performing population viability analysis with habitat-based metapopulation models linked to geographic information systems.
- The Action Plan for Australian Birds - http://www.ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/action/birds2000/index.html
Provides a national overview of the conservation status of all birds occurring in Australian territory.
- Great Lakes Bird Conservation - http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/greatlakes/
Dedicated to the conservation and management of forest birds in the Laurentian Mixed Forest region of the Western Great Lakes Basin. Includes a project description with management goals and information about bird ecology and conservation.
- Conservation Through Birding - http://conservationthroughbirding.org
Nature conservation through the pastime of birding. Provides a powerpoint presentation and information on bird conservation and how birders can get involved.
- Hawk and Owl Trust - http://www.hawkandowl.org/
Gives information on conservation projects, research and education, birds of prey , and membership.
- Bird Conservation International - http://titles.cambridge.org/journals/journal_catalogue.asp?historylinks=SUBJ&mnemonic=BCI
A quarterly peer-reviewed journal focusing on the conservation issues affecting birds and their habitats.
- Black Redstart - http://www.blackredstarts.org.uk
Information on the habitat, distribution, threats and conservation efforts in the UK.
- RSPB Store - http://www.rspbshop.co.uk
Gift catalogue of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
- Indonesian Parrot Project - http://www.indonesian-parrot-project.org/
Information on trapping/trafficking in cockatoos and parrots, effects of illegal logging on habitat, and IPP's attempts to mitigate these problems through encouragement of sustainable economic development.
- Wirral & Ellesmere Port Barn Owl Trust - http://www.wirralbarnowltrust.org
Registered charity aiming to conserve wild Barn Owl populations. Gives information about the Barn Owl, the activities of the trust and how to become a member.
- Migratory Bird Conservancy - http://www.conservebirds.org/
US based program, sponsored by birding businesses, devoted to conservation of birds and their habitats.
- Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative - http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/
Coordinates bird-based projects for effective management of birds in Wisconsin. Includes the background of the organisation, their aims and objectives and a news letter.
- The Raptor Foundation - http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk/
British organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey. Offers information for visitors, events, species list and contacts.
- Audubon: Birds and Science - http://www.audubon.org/bird/watchlist/
Watchlist designed to highlight species threatened in the United States. Features information on project history, criteria, search and news.
- The Wild Connection - http://www.thewildconnection.org/
A international organization that promotes the survival of parrot species in the wild; enhances the health and welfare of companion birds everywhere and protects tropical habitats and their indigenous communities. Includes photos and list of projects.
- John Ridgway Save the Albatross journey - http://www.savethealbatross.org
Race to avoid extinction of albatross by (pirate) longline fishing. Daily log from English Rose V1. Global dialog with crew on board a yacht.
- American Bird Conservancy - http://www.abcbirds.org/
ABC is a not-for-profit dedicated to the conservation of wild birds and their habitats in the Americas.
- Bird Studies Canada - http://www.bsc-eoc.org/bscmain.html
Advances and encourages the wider understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitats, in Canada and elsewhere.
- Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Complex - http://hoppermountain.fws.gov/
Information on the California Condor and the recovery program for this endangered bird. Includes information on each of 3 refuges set aside to protect habitat for the condor and a fourth refuge with an active western Snowy Plover management program.
- North American Bird Conservation Initiative - http://www.bsc-eoc.org/nabci.html
The goal is to combined effectiveness of three separate programs: the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Partners In Flight, and the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network.
- Towerkill - http://www.towerkill.com/
Highlights the problem of migrant birds being killed by striking tall communications towers.
- EU Birds Directive - http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l28046.htm
A directive relating to the conservation of all species of naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the European territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. It covers the protection, management and control of these species and lays down rules for their exploitation.
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