Conservation works best when we all get involved. At American Bird Conservancy (ABC), every person, whether they are doing fieldwork or paperwork, plays a part in our ongoing efforts to protect birds and their habitats in the Western Hemisphere. There are a lot of bird conservation heroes working behind the scenes at ABC - and women make up more than half of the ABC Flock! During Women's History Month, we celebrated the dedication, talents, and expertise of some of the women who make ABC's work happen.
Here's a few highlights, in their own words:
Joanna Eckles, Bird City Network Coordinator
"Birds have been my obsession since 2nd grade. We put up a bird feeder and I soon memorized the whole bird book. My parents got interested too, having to find an outlet for my interest. Now I've worked with or on behalf of birds for over 35 years! I am especially enamored with migratory birds and love to travel to new places to see new species.”
Read more: abcbirds.org/abc-women-part-1/
Madeline Duffy, Social Media Specialist
“ABC honestly seems to care about doing things the right way. It's refreshing when there's often a lot of cutting corners in the nonprofit space. ABC is transparent and ethical and treats our staff well. It's impressive for such a large and multi-faceted organization. And we get results for birds!”
Read more: abcbirds.org/abc-women-part-2/
Aimee Roberson, Southwest Regional Director
“Seek opportunities that allow you to be your whole self, to follow your passions, and to continuously grow while you serve your communities - including your feathered relatives.”
Read more: abcbirds.org/abc-women-part-3/