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The Brilliant Ways Parasitic Birds Terrorize Their Victims
February 25, 2016 — These tales and pics from the nest will fill you with wonder and dread.
Birdist Rule #1: Spread the Birding Gospel to the Masses
February 24, 2016 — In a new column, Nick Lund (aka The Birdist) explains why you should bird proudly.
Watch a Cuddly Baby Penguin Struggle to Survive in its Chilly Home
February 23, 2016 — A new PBS show, airing tomorrow night, tracks the dramatic first months of a young Emperor Penguin’s life—from birth on the ice, to a brave seaward migration.
Saving the Colorado River, One Wave at a Time
February 23, 2016 — Years of negotiations finally resulted in a much-needed pulse of water to help restore the wildlife along the river’s path.
How a Civil Rights Activist is Fighting Climate Change
February 19, 2016 — Kathy Egland is taking on Big Coal to protect people and the environment.
Seattle's Biggest Airport Has an Uber for Its Raptors
February 16, 2016 — A special shuttle service for hawks keeps them out of danger—while protecting planes and passengers.
Three Crucial Desert Regions in California Gain Monument Status
February 12, 2016 — Leveraging the Antiquities Act, President Obama sets aside 1.8 million acres of desert habitat, protecting them from mining and other development.
A Brief History of President-Bird Companionship
February 12, 2016 — Even the leader of the free world needs a feathered friend sometimes.
Where Do Maine's Atlantic Puffins Go for the Winter?
February 12, 2016 — Audubon scientists tracked breeding puffins from Maine to finally learn where they pass the colder months—in a maze of underwater canyons and mountains southeast of Massachusetts.
How You Can Help Protect Birds In 15 Minutes This Weekend
February 12, 2016 — In an op-ed for the Huffington Post, Audubon CEO David Yarnold highlights citizen science projects including the Great Backyard Bird Count.