Monsoons Bring a Flood of Sparrow Song to the Sonoran Desert
July 22, 2019 —
In Arizona, the songbirds wait for late summer storms to begin courtship. Listen to their chorus here.
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Use Your Photography to Support and Advance Conservation
July 19, 2019 —
Go beyond taking photos of beautiful birds and their fascinating behaviors. Aim to inspire action.
A Simple Technology Could Help Stop Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
July 19, 2019 —
It’s not rocket science, but it does build on the avian ability to see UV lights—with strong results.
Did This Plant Evolve to Look Like a Bunch of Hummingbirds?
July 18, 2019 —
A photo of a strange Australian flower has Redditors proposing all sorts of scientific hypotheses.
The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100
July 18, 2019 —
Prepare to be delighted by the variety of birdlife and the story behind each stunning image.
The Female Scientist Who Discovered the Basics of Climate Science—and Was Forgotten By History
July 17, 2019 —
Celebrate Eunice Foote’s 200th birthday by learning how she predicted the effect of greenhouse gases before the man who gets the credit.
Arizonans Are Helping a Desert Warbler Expand Its Housing Options
July 16, 2019 —
A DIY nest box program run by Tucson Audubon provides new living quarters for Lucy's Warblers. The key, though, is to land the perfect shape.
After Five Years, the Sagebrush Songbird Survey Ends on a High Note
July 16, 2019 —
Almost 300 community scientists collected valuable data about the health of this hallowed habitat and its residents.
Birds Are Living Proof That ‘Forever Chemicals’ Pollute Our Water Supplies
July 16, 2019 —
Decades of studies show avian eggs and tissues are chock-full of widely used PFAS. Now officials are finally taking action for public health.
