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As a Blind Bird Photographer, Each Shot I Take Is a Revelation
November 25, 2020 — The same condition that makes photographing birds so challenging for me also gives the experience profound meaning.
On the Alaska Coast, Native Women Are Reviving a Cozy Tradition
November 24, 2020 — The Yup’ik art of sewing feather-lined parkas for babies was nearly lost after the government outlawed the spring waterfowl hunt. Luckily, a centenarian Elder remembered how it’s done.
Audubon Prepares Advocates for Upcoming Arizona Legislative Season
November 23, 2020 — Bilingual webinar presents tips and tools to advocate for conservation priorities.
In Florida's Plan to Take Over Wetland Permits, Critics See a Gift to Developers
November 23, 2020 — The state doesn't have the resources or track record to assume a major program from the federal government, environmentalists say.
A Record-breaking Year of Storms Calls for Big Investments on Our Coasts
November 23, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will restore and protect coastal areas that buffer communities and birds from climate change.
A Message from Audubon’s Board Chair Maggie Walker
November 20, 2020 — We've come a long way on this journey, but we still have a long way to go.
How the Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine Jeopardizes East Coast Shorebirds
November 20, 2020 — Vaccine production requires the blood of horseshoe crabs, whose eggs are a vital food source for several species, including Red Knots. A synthetic replacement for the blood exists, but the United States is stuck in the past.
For These Cree First Nations, Canada Geese Are Central to Cultural Revival
November 19, 2020 — In Northern Canada, Indigenous traditions surrounding the annual waterfowl hunt have stayed resilient to challenges.
New Haven’s First Native Plant Nursery Sprouts with Audubon in Action Grant
November 18, 2020 — Even amidst the pandemic, Menunkatuck Audubon Society and its partners found a way to establish New Haven’s first native plant nursery.
Josh Bellamy Started His Internship as a Student, but Left as a Teacher
November 16, 2020 — Bellamy's sights are now set on influencing the next generation of conservation leaders.