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A Razorbill stands on rocks with fish in its beak.
A Spectacle of Life on Seal Island
September 11, 2023 — Seabirds were once extirpated from the Gulf of Maine's Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge. Today, thanks in part to Audubon’s Seabird Institute, it's the site of several breeding seabird colonies.
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Proposed Rule Change Would Bring BLM Oil and Gas Leasing into the Modern Era
September 08, 2023 — Change would prioritize habitat, sacred lands and other considerations when granting oil and gas leases.
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A landscape of a river.
Audubon Provides Water to Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Stretch to Protect Birds, Fish, and Communities
August 31, 2023 — Through partnerships, Audubon helps to keep the Rio Grande alive in town.
Western Water News
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A Migrating Cuckoo Named Hummus Makes a Tasty Case for Land Conservation
August 31, 2023 — On its international journey south, one federally threatened bird has passed through at least six protected areas.
Western Water News
A black and white seabird floats in blue water.
Warmer Oceans Are Driving More Frequent Seabird Die-Offs, Preventing Populations From Recovering
August 31, 2023 — A new study used long-term volunteer data to show that marine heatwaves are linked to mass avian mortality at sea.
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A photo of a Least Tern parent holding a worm towards its chick, which has its mouth open, on the beach.
Dog Lover to Dog Lover: It’s Time to Share the Shore
August 31, 2023 — As shorebirds face innumerable obstacles to survive, small actions like leashing our pets or sticking to dog-friendly beaches can go a long way.
Coasts and Oceans
Offshore Wind in The Gulf Will Help Stabilize Climate, But Communities Must Fully Benefit
August 30, 2023 — Responsibly sited and equitably managed offshore wind would be good for every living thing in the Gulf.
Renewable Energy
Audubon Welcomes Five New Industry Leaders to National Board
August 30, 2023 — New Directors bring decades of experience in strategic planning, communications, public affairs, finance, and law across the U.S.
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Our 15 Favorite Videos From the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards
August 29, 2023 — Take a moment to enjoy this year's lineup of entertaining avians while learning the story behind each clip.
Audubon Photography Awards
Three sparrows with colorful bands on their legs forage for seeds on the ground.
Golden-crowned Sparrows Prefer to Spend Winter With Their Buddies
August 29, 2023 — A decade-long bird monitoring program found that the songbirds are more likely to live and travel with their friends.
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