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Federal Water Legislation Poised to Benefit Birds and People
May 09, 2022 — Annual bill would advance projects and studies to improve critical coastal and inland waterways.
Audubon Spotlight: Kay Garlick-Ott Wants Everyone to Love Ecology
May 09, 2022 — How one ecologist found inspiration while working with seabirds off the coast of Maine.
The Illegal Trade in These Love Charms Is a Growing Threat to Hummingbirds
May 05, 2022 — Believed to imbue romantic powers, ‘chuparosas’ are widely sold in Mexico and, now, the United States, writes forensic ornithologist Pepper Trail.
Birding Bucket List: Check Off Rarities and Migrants at Dry Tortugas National Park
May 05, 2022 — A vital stopover for migrating neotropical species, the island chain also offers chances to see breeding Caribbean specialties and rare strays.
3,000 Dead Sooty Shearwater in Chile is Far from Normal
May 03, 2022 — Audubon Americas Chile joins 15 organizations in the urgent call to review current fisheries legislation.
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From the Boreal Forest to the Tropical Forest
May 02, 2022 — Protecting the Blackburnian Warbler requires a hemispheric approach.
A Ludicrously Deep Dive Into the Birds of Spelling Bee, Wordle, Scrabble, and More
May 02, 2022 — It’s only a game. It’s only a game.
See How Climate Change Will Affect Birds Near You
April 29, 2022 — Learn about Audubon's most recent science report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
Injury or Illusion? Why a Bird With a Broken Wing May Not Be What It Appears
April 28, 2022 — Some species feign injuries to protect their nests from predators—a more common behavior than previously thought, new research shows.
Ziggy Marley Is Here to Teach Kids About ‘Vulture Culture’
April 26, 2022 — A new children’s book by the musician and his wife, Orly, aims to educate youth on the threats the birds face and the vital ecological role they play.