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How to Compose the Perfect Bird Photo
March 17, 2017 — Follow these three simple tips to capture the best shot possible.
One Casualty of White House Budget: Cleanup of Toxic Hotspots Along the Great Lakes
March 16, 2017 — The proposed budget dedicates $0 to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which restores polluted land and water leftover from manufacturing, lumber, and mining industries.
What the Heck Is a Lek? The Quirkiest Mating Party on Earth.
March 15, 2017 — Consider this your guide to the mating ritual that shapes the lives of a hundred dancing, singing bird species.
Look at These Sweet Bald Eagles Protecting Their Eggs From the Snow
March 14, 2017 — At the U.S. National Arboretum, both eagle parents settled on their nest to warm their eggs, and each other, through the cold, icy night.
For an Unforgettable Birding Adventure, Teens Head to Costa Rica With Audubon
March 14, 2017 — Eight teenagers recently returned from Costa Rica with fresh perspectives, beautiful photos, and much bigger life lists.
Florida’s Wading Birds Had a Terrible Breeding Season Last Year
March 14, 2017 — An annual survey of south Florida’s wading birds—including Roseate Spoonbills, Great Egrets, and Wood Storks—found the fewest nests in eight years. The results continue a worrisome trend of nesting decline.
Why Male House Finches Can Be Different Colors
March 13, 2017 — You are what you eat.
Seven Spring Hotspots for Warbler Photography
March 10, 2017 — Migrant traps aren't just a boon to birds—they put photographers in a sweet spot too.
Get Covered for Tick Season With These Eight Expert Tips
March 10, 2017 — Before you hit the great outdoors, follow our advice to keep the eight-legged critters at bay.
An Open Letter to Scott Pruitt, Denier of Basic Science
March 10, 2017 — By saying human activity is not a leading cause of climate change, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency continues his campaign to undermine widely accepted climate science.