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This Bald Eagle Chick Is the First Hatched on Cape Cod in 115 Years
July 01, 2020 — The eaglet, spotted by a local birdwatcher, is evidence that Massachusetts' eagle population is thriving after being wiped out by DDT by the mid-1960s.
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Ask Kenn Kaufman: Which Birds Are Most Like Their Dinosaur Ancestors?
June 30, 2020 — Also this month: Why do birds sing more in the early morning? And why does North America have so many birds with crests?
Ask Kenn!
Long-Awaited House Report Provides Blueprint for Congress on Climate Change
June 30, 2020 — House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis offers guidance for rebuilding a cleaner future in the wake of COVID-19
Press Room
Meet the Harvard Ornithology Professor Biking Across the Country
June 26, 2020 — With school out due to COVID-19, Scott Edwards decided to make a lifelong dream a reality. Now his ride has taken on even more meaning.
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Mallards Ferry Fish Eggs Between Waterbodies Through Their Poop
June 25, 2020 — New research shows that fish eggs don't just survive the journey through a mallard's digestive system intact, but they can still be viable.
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For Male Cardinals, the Redder the Better
June 22, 2020 — Feather brightness may indicate superior genes in species that sport crimson feathers.
Podcast
Audubon Spotlight: Katie Percy Is a Champion for Louisiana’s Ecosystems
June 22, 2020 — As an avian biologist for Audubon Louisiana Katie Percy’s conscience guides the way while her passion drives the work.
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Nobody Is Free Until Everybody Is Free
June 19, 2020 — SCOTUS delivers historic wins to Dreamers and the LGBTQIA+ community, but there's so much left to do.
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Hiking Trails and Maps Often Exclude People With Disabilities. This Group Is Changing That.
June 19, 2020 — Started by Syren Nagakyrie, Disabled Hikers aims to make the outdoors more accessible for a diversity of people and marginalized communities.
EDIB at Audubon
Pandemic-fueled Surge in Wild Turkey Hunting Tests Declining Populations
June 18, 2020 — Turkey hunters with extra time on their hands are behind a harvest spike that could have lasting impacts, biologists warn.
COVID-19