National Audubon Society

Articles by National Audubon Society

7 Birds That Breed in the Arctic

September 03, 2019 — The long Arctic summers provide a rich habitat for many migratory birds. Get to know seven common species that love to spend time up north.

Audubon Honors Conservation Pioneer Dr. Steve Kress for a 45-Year Legacy Saving Seabirds

August 26, 2019 — After decades of groundbreaking seabird restoration, a conservation hero announces a well-earned retirement.

Press Room

New Endangered Species Act Rules Will Weaken Protections for Birds and Other Imperiled Wildlife

August 12, 2019 — Final regulations diminish science-based decision-making and will reduce protections for birds.

Press Room

New UN Report Affirms Importance of Land-Use Initiatives in Fighting Climate Change

August 08, 2019 — Report affirms importance of programs like Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Initiative and findings of recent report on fate of birds in America’s grasslands.

Press Room

New Report Finds Increased Oil and Gas Leasing and Drilling in Priority Sage-Grouse Habitat

August 02, 2019 — Despite a formal directive to keep leasing, drilling outside sage-grouse habitat, federal agencies have pushed to develop in priority habitat.

Press Room

“A Grave Setback:” US Forest Service Releases Weak Versions of Sagebrush Conservation Plans

August 02, 2019 — Forest Service lands that include important habitat for Greater Sage-Grouse and 350 other species of wildlife now at increased risk of further development.

Press Room

Audubon, Other Groups Can Continue Lawsuit against the Federal Government to Protect Birds, Federal Judge Rules

August 01, 2019 — A federal court greenlights a joint lawsuit to defend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act despite the administration’s efforts to hand industry a blank check for bird deaths.

Press Room