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For an Unforgettable Birding Adventure, Teens Head to Costa Rica With Audubon
March 14, 2017 — Eight teenagers recently returned from Costa Rica with fresh perspectives, beautiful photos, and much bigger life lists.
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Florida’s Wading Birds Had a Terrible Breeding Season Last Year
March 14, 2017 — An annual survey of south Florida’s wading birds—including Roseate Spoonbills, Great Egrets, and Wood Storks—found the fewest nests in eight years. The results continue a worrisome trend of nesting decline.
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Why Male House Finches Can Be Different Colors
March 13, 2017 — You are what you eat.
Podcast
Seven Spring Hotspots for Warbler Photography
March 10, 2017 — Migrant traps aren't just a boon to birds—they put photographers in a sweet spot too.
Tips and How-Tos
Get Covered for Tick Season With These Eight Expert Tips
March 10, 2017 — Before you hit the great outdoors, follow our advice to keep the eight-legged critters at bay.
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An Open Letter to Scott Pruitt, Denier of Basic Science
March 10, 2017 — By saying human activity is not a leading cause of climate change, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency continues his campaign to undermine widely accepted climate science.
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The Case for Chasing Birds That Don’t Count
March 10, 2017 — Because birding is about so much more than just your list.
In the Field
Chief Environmental Justice Official at EPA Resigns As Pruitt Takes Over
March 09, 2017 — Mustafa Ali quits after 24 years as the new administrator prepares deep cuts in programs affecting the poor and minorities.
Environmental Justice
Birdist Rule #56: Figure Out Your Food Strategy While Birding
March 09, 2017 — Are you a bring-it-from-home type of person, or do you enjoy grabbing your meals on the go?
The Birdist’s Rules of Birding
Take a Look at This Extremely Rare White Penguin
March 08, 2017 — On an expedition in Antarctica, experienced birder Noah Strycker spotted the ghostly Gentoo on the crowded shores of South Georgia Island.
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