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Endangered Birds Were Dying Where They Shouldn't. Now Scientists Know Why.
October 20, 2020 — A new study reveals the surprising cross-border migration to Mexico of the rare and elusive Yuma Ridgway’s Rail.
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Audubon Remembers Alan Dolan, former National Audubon Society Board Member
October 19, 2020 — Dolan was also past president of Canton Audubon Society and a dedicated environmentalist.
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The Hawaiian Crow Is Once Again Extinct in the Wild
October 16, 2020 — After releasing 30 birds in the past four years, researchers were forced to bring the few survivors home for protection and further study.
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At a Time of Standstill, Remembering the Significance of Life on the Move
October 16, 2020 — With fall migration well underway, birders can appreciate the ecological and societal importance of global mobility during a difficult year.
COVID-19
Ask Kenn: Do More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States?
October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.
Ask Kenn!
Arizona’s Often-dry Streams Now under Threat Due to Clean Water Act Rollback
October 15, 2020 — New Audubon analysis explains benefits of ephemeral streams to communities and birds, and makes a case for protecting them.
Western Water News
Nearly Half of the Cassia Crossbill's Population Could Be Lost After Wildfire
October 14, 2020 — The birds live on two small mountain ranges in Idaho, and a blaze recently engulfed one of them. “Our alarm levels should be red," scientist says.
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The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’
October 09, 2020 — After decades of declining populations and habitat loss, the elusive subspecies is now listed under the Endangered Species Act.
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Working to Restore Bird Habitat, I Carry On Traditions That Were Meant to Be Erased
October 09, 2020 — Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a chance to celebrate the diversity and resilience of our country’s original inhabitants, whose long-overlooked ecological knowledge can help guide conservation today.
Indigenous Communities
‘Destringers’ Save New York City's Pigeons One Foot at a Time
October 09, 2020 — Bird feet can get entangled in string, thread, and hair, leading to serious and deadly injuries. Dedicated volunteers catch the birds to help.
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