All Bird and Conservation News

The Connecticut Warbler Connects Threatened Forest Habitat on Two Different Continents
October 07, 2021 — New migration research suggests that supporting Indigenous-led Boreal Forest stewardship in Canada as well as local conservation efforts in Latin America will be key to protecting one of our most elusive songbirds.
Migratory Bird Initiative
Drilling off California's Coast Risks Puts Birds, Communities and Regional Economies at Risk
October 07, 2021 — It's time to put an end to offshore drilling
Seas & Shores
Audubon's Jennifer Pitt Testifies before U.S. Senate on Drought and Climate Change
October 06, 2021 — Audubon is calling for federal leadership and funds to mitigate current disasters and enhance climate resilience in the West.
Western Water News
Black Skimmers Successfully Nest on Louisiana Mainland for First Time in a Decade
September 30, 2021 — These seabirds capitalized on a restored beach in southwest Louisiana this year after several hurricanes.
Coasts and Oceans
Balancing birds, water and farms in California's agricultural heartland
September 30, 2021 — Climate change is endangering vital wetlands in "America's Salad Bowl"
Climate Change
Biden Administration Restores Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections
September 29, 2021 — The Fish and Wildlife Service will again hold companies liable for incidental bird deaths, and will work with industry to prevent them.
News
California Faces Its New Climate Normal
September 27, 2021 — Wildlife refuges, agriculture and cities face water shortages
Climate Change
Introduced Avian Malaria Strain Found in Colorado Chickadees
September 27, 2021 — It's the first time this variant has been detected in a wild, non-migratory North American species, but there's no cause for alarm yet, experts say.
News
American White Pelican. Joanne Wuori/Audubon Photography Awards
The West Urgently Needs Federal Funds to Address Drought, Wildfire, and Climate Change
September 25, 2021 — With big spending bills on the horizon, Congress needs to prioritize water security for people and birds.
Western Water News
Audubon: Arizona Communities Should be Able to Protect their Groundwater Resources
September 23, 2021 — Policy Director Haley Paul testifies before Arizona House Study Committee examining groundwater issues.
Western Water News