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A Homecoming for the Legendary Swallows of Mission San Juan Capistrano?

July 07, 2016 — Artificial nests and recorded calls could lure the birds back to their celebrated nesting grounds in California.

Get This: Ancient Ostrich Relatives Used to Strut Across the American West

July 07, 2016 — New fossils hint that the U.S. was once home to an exotic group of birds.

Catch and Release: The Mission to Save the California Condor

July 07, 2016 — To protect North America’s largest bird, Chris Parish and his crew must trap and treat the scavengers for lead poisoning.

There's an Ancient Bond Between Mongolia's Hunters and Golden Eagles

July 07, 2016 — Since the time of Kublai Kahn, the Kazakh people have allied with raptors to find sustenance in a barren, mountainous land.

Behind the Scenes at Connecticut’s Biggest Baby Bird Nursery

July 07, 2016 — It’s feeding time, all the time, at Sharon Audubon’s animal-rehab hospital.

New Bulbul Species Was Hiding in Plain Sight, Scientists Say

July 06, 2016 — In a classic case of cryptic speciation, one South Asian songbird is found to have a doppelganger.

Birdist Rule #49: How to Dress for Birding

July 06, 2016 — Your normcore doesn’t impress me, and it sure doesn't impress the birds either.

Audubon's CEO Breaks Down the Non-Profit's New Look and Vision

July 05, 2016 — In an in-depth interview with GreenBiz, David Yarnold reveals how a series of strategic changes has made all the difference.

Where Do Seabirds on the East Coast Like to Feast?

July 05, 2016 — Every summer, feathered foodies drop in on the continental shelf to enjoy a rich aquatic buffet.

This New Species Went Extinct Before It Was Even Discovered

July 05, 2016 — An exciting find on the Galapagos ends in a tragic twist, inspiring scientists to take a closer look at the islands' diversity.