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In Driest Year in Half Century, Audubon Releases Water into Rio Grande to Sustain Flows
July 27, 2020 — Flexible tools and timed releases help support people and birds in central New Mexico.
Blackbirds Are Built For a Distinctive Feeding Style Known as ‘Gaping’
July 27, 2020 — Powerful gapers have stronger muscles for opening the bill than for closing it—perfect for prying objects open to reveal the morsels inside.
Join the Growing Non-Partisan Youth Movement to Combat Climate Change
July 23, 2020 — Youth Environmental Summit 2020 will provide advocacy training and networking for environmentally minded college students across the political spectrum.
One of These Birds Should Be Washington, D.C.'s New Football Mascot
July 21, 2020 — The NFL team's racist name is finally gone. The Birdist has some suggestions for what should replace it.
Three Ways You Can Do Bird Science From Your Couch
July 21, 2020 — Researchers could use birders' sharp eyes to help with these digital community-science projects.
Where Burrowing Owls Are Your Neighbors
July 21, 2020 — On Florida's Marco Island, families of the small owls live among the locals, who keep a close eye on the birds to ensure they will always feel welcome.
Do You Know the West's Two Phoebes?
July 20, 2020 — Black and Say's Phoebes share much of the same territory, but they prefer very different habitats.
Student Advocates Help Make Advocacy Day a Success
July 20, 2020 — Remote tools like Zoom help young conservation leaders join Audubon North Carolina to engage in advocacy.
How Nature Journaling Can Make You a Better Birder
July 16, 2020 — If you find yourself losing interest in common birds, it might be time to start appreciating them in a new way.
Trump Delivers Major Blow to the Foundation of U.S. Environmental Law
July 15, 2020 — A new interpretation of the National Environmental Policy Act limits its power and scope, ignores climate change, and cuts marginalized communities out of decisions, critics say.