10,000 Acre-Feet of Water to Benefit Great Salt Lake, Jordan River, Birds, Habitats and Communities
September 17, 2024 —
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How to Make Sure Your Birding Buds Show Up to the Ballot Box
September 17, 2024 —
The rational case for voting isn't enough to convince some people—but appealing to their birder interests and identity might.
Why Are Peregrine Falcon Numbers Falling in the United States Again?
September 17, 2024 —
In a decline not seen since the DDT era, the spectacular raptors have noticeably decreased in numbers over the past two years. Some concerned experts believe avian flu is to blame.
Flocks of Flamingos Returned to a Rejuvenated Everglades. Are They Back for Good?
September 13, 2024 —
For decades the Florida icons have been only occasional visitors, but conservationists are hopeful that the flamingos blown in by Hurricane Idalia mark the beginning of a new, permanent population.
It’s One of the Biggest Events in a Bird’s Life. Scientists Can’t Agree How to Talk About It.
September 12, 2024 —
Every species replaces its feathers by molting, but a passionate debate among ornithologists about what to call the plumage swaps spans oceans and generations.
This Runner Is Completing a 100-Mile Ultramarathon in Every State—For Owls
September 10, 2024 —
An unexpected encounter with a Snowy Owl led Pete Ripmaster to launch a monumental running and fundraising project.
Mangroves: Cradle of Coastal Biodiversity and Partners in the Fight against Climate Change
September 06, 2024 —
Mangroves cover an impressive 46,284 square kilometers of the Americas. However, they remain undervalued despite their vital role: This vast mangrove landscape is a privileged habitat for biodiversity and a favored site for thousands of migratory and endemic birds.
Dive Into 125 Years of Audubon Magazine Covers, Bird by Bird
September 05, 2024 —
We catalogued more than 700 covers dating back to 1899 to discover what their subjects reveal about our publication’s enduring interests.
The Push to Save Horseshoe Crabs Is Gaining Momentum
September 05, 2024 —
Conservationists hope new restrictions on harvesting and synthetic alternatives to a crab-blood compound used in biomedical testing can turn the tide for the ancient arthropods, whose eggs are a vital food source for Red Knots.
