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Grazing Provides Western Sandpipers with Important Source of Energy for Migration
September 22, 2020 — A relatively unassuming shorebird challenges birders’ notions of “normal” sandpiper behavior.
Western Water News
What You Need to Know About the Migratory Bird Initiative
September 22, 2020 — Audubon outreach biologists Mikko Jimenez and Chad Witko discuss this ambitious project to protect birds along their full migratory journeys.
News
Why Nature Writer Helen Macdonald Says We Need to Embrace the Apocalypse
September 21, 2020 — In "Vesper Flights," a timely collection of essays, the bestselling author remains in awe of the natural world, and finds hope amid catastrophe.
Books
How Wildfires Boosted by Climate Change Threaten Birds
September 21, 2020 — While wildfires are natural parts of many landscapes in North America, today's megafires pose new challenges to birds and people.
Conservation
Want to Make the Outdoors for Everyone? We Have Tips on How to Do That.
September 21, 2020 — Audubon nature center staffers from across the country share advice on how to make birding more inclusive to non-English speaking communities.
EDIB at Audubon
Can Painting Wind Turbine Blades Black Really Save Birds?
September 18, 2020 — A new study outlines a solution to the problem of wind turbine collisions. Experts say it’s promising, but they’re not sold just yet.
News
Not Sure What NBA Team to Cheer For? Here's our Birder's Guide to the Playoffs.
September 18, 2020 — It's the postseason. It's fall migration. What a time to be alive.
News
The University of Illinois Might Make a Kingfisher Its New Mascot. It should!
September 18, 2020 — Spencer Hulsey, a former U of I student, began the campaign last year. This Monday the school's Senate will vote on the proposal.
News
The Man Behind the Brilliant Winter Finch Forecast Is Passing the Torch
September 17, 2020 — Ron Pittaway might be retiring, but fear not, finch fans: His collaborator Tyler Hoar will continue the highly anticipated reports.
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A New Study Shows What It Will Take to Reverse Biodiversity Declines
September 17, 2020 — Indigenous stewardship of land in Canada, Alaska, and beyond are key to reaching biodiversity goals.
Boreal Forests