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Mapping the Career of Daniela Linero: GIS and Data Analysis Specialist
February 10, 2023 — How the Colombian GIS expert found her flock working with Audubon Americas.
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Silver can of beer that has illustrations of multiple species of owl on it sits on a wooden bar.
Audubon Southwest and Arizona Wilderness Brewing Team Up to Celebrate a Most Superb Owl
February 10, 2023 — Keep reading to find out which owl Arizona birds and beer fans voted to be Superb Owl's mascot.
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A flock of pigeons takes off from a city street.
A New Book Explores Our Disdain for Pests
February 09, 2023 — Journalist Bethany Brookshire argues that the idea of a “pest” is more about humans’ view of unwanted animals than the critters themselves.
Books
Sporting a spiky crest of caramel feathers, a brown female Hooded Merganser swims vigorously while proudly displaying a large, red crayfish she just plucked from the water below. Behind her, a large plume of water raises up behind her as she prepares to take off and escape the males, not pictured, that are after her meal.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards
February 08, 2023 — Females steal the spotlight in these 12 arresting images.
Audubon Photography Awards
A parent loon feeds a fish to its chick sitting on the other parent's back. A second chick swims in the water beside them.
Minnesota’s New Carbon-Free Energy Plan is a Win for Birds and People
February 07, 2023 — The state is the latest to adopt 100 percent clean energy goals.
Renewable Energy
A male and female Canvasback duck face each other in the water, the male looking back with a vibrant red eye.
Bird Eyes Come In an Amazing Array of Colors—but Why Is a Mystery
February 07, 2023 — A recent study analyzing what scientists know about avian eye color finds that there are numerous questions left to solve.
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Great Lakes Piping Plovers Have a Record-breaking Breeding Season
February 07, 2023 — Piping plover recovery partners are celebrating many successes as the summer comes to a close.
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Big Wins at the Ballot for the Delaware River Watershed (and for People and Birds)
February 02, 2023 — And a look ahead at 2023.
Delaware River Watershed
Conservation Organizations Emphasize Need to Protect Environmental Priorities in Colorado River Basin
February 02, 2023
Western Water News
Vibrant red, juicy berries clustered at the ends of brown branches frame an American Robin, a dark-colored bird with a ruddy breast. Poised to swallow, yellow bill spread open with the tip of the yellow tongue flicking upwards, the bird reaches for a single red berry that appears to hang in mid-air.
These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants
February 01, 2023 — Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon Photography Awards