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The Female Rufous Hummingbird Is a Master Nest Builder
May 01, 2017 — Marvels of avian engineering, each nest is only the size of half a walnut.
Why the EPA Should Resist Pressure from Pesticide Makers and Stick by Its Science
April 28, 2017 — An enormous body of research shows that organophosphate pesticides adversely affect endangered birds and other wildlife. Pesticide manufacturers prefer the Environmental Protection Agency ignore it.
Department of Interior to Lift Bans on Arctic and Atlantic Drilling, Review Current Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Plans
April 28, 2017 — An executive order coming today will reverse Obama-era restrictions while issuing a review of the five-year plan for future oil and gas development.
How to Master Migrant Warbler Photography
April 27, 2017 — Warblers aren't the most cooperative subjects, but they are one of the most beautiful and addictive. Follow this advice to best capture the elusive birds.
The Barn Swallow Is Slowly Conquering the World
April 27, 2017 — By expanding its breeding range in an unprecedented way, the adaptable swallow continues its spread—while baffling bird experts along the way.
From Coast to Coast, Audubon Stood Up for Birds at the March for Science
April 26, 2017 — To show support for science-based conservation, Audubon members rallied with the masses across the globe on Saturday.
Is That Legal? Department of the Interior Considers Resizing or Rescinding National Monuments Under the Antiquities Act
April 26, 2017 — The law that authorizes the president to create national monuments is at risk. Here's a definitive guide to the act and how it—and the lands it protects—could be in trouble.
Hear the Desert Come Alive with Birdsong During a Spring Shower
April 24, 2017 — It isn't just parched plants that welcome the rejuvenating rain.
Quiz: Which of These 12 North American Birds Summer in the Arctic?
April 24, 2017 — Many familiar species depend on the Arctic for breeding. Discover seven of them and test your bird smarts with this quiz.
Study on Pigeon Genes Finds Yet Another Way Science Underrepresents Females
April 21, 2017 — Males are often the default sex for studies, but new research showing sexes are more genetically different than previously thought could change that.