All Bird and Conservation News

This Common Form of Plastic Pollution Is a Menace to Birds
June 22, 2018 — Fishing line snares vast numbers of wildlife each year—a problem birders and outdoor groups are trying to combat.
Why Some Songbirds Kick Their Chicks Out Before They Can Fly
June 22, 2018 — A new study finds that nest type plays a big role in how long young birds can live at home.
With Legal Pot, California Faces a Barrage of New (and Old) Environmental Problems
June 19, 2018 — Cleaning up poisons killing Northern Spotted Owls is just one challenge the state faces. A conservation fund built from cannabis taxes could help.
Maryland Governor Hogan Proclaims 2018 the Year of the Bird
June 19, 2018 — Celebrating native and migratory birds and the places they need in Maryland.
Video: Watch (and Hear) Two Bitterns Getting Weird in a Rice Field
June 18, 2018 — Mindful conservation on California rice farms creates homes for wetland birds, while also providing a rare chance to study them.
Hear the Robin's Intricate Evening Song Slowed Down
June 18, 2018 — As dusk approaches, these thrushes get much more musical.
We Should Definitely Call Pigeons “Rock Doves” Again
June 15, 2018 — An official proposal would change the Rock Pigeon's name back to its previous, more dignified moniker. That's a sensational idea.
Hummingbird Gorgets: Jewels of the Sky
June 14, 2018 — The glittering, colorful feathers on the throats of male hummingbirds help them attract mates and defend territory. Here's how they work, up-close.
What Decides Clutch Size?
June 11, 2018 — Most birds lay a predictable number of eggs, but why?
Let's Go Birding Together!
June 06, 2018 — June is Pride Month, and Audubon is celebrating with Let's Go Birding Together bird walks and other LGBTQ inclusive activities.