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A Bird Worth the Chase, Even After Death
Dan Koeppel had seen plenty of Mountain Quail—until it became the lone bird on his dad's North American life list. Then it became his nemesis, too.
Spring 2017
A security detail for Belize's prized and poached macaws. Working up the food chain to expose the lasting damage of pesticides. Fulfilling a father's final wish with a grail quail and a box of ashes. Snail Kites on the hunt, a magpie that mends hearts, warbler music demystified, new ways to thwart extinction, and more.
Read on for the full contents of our spring issue.
See One of the World’s Coolest, Most Specialized Raptors in Action
Snail Kite numbers in Florida dipped to a worrying low a decade ago. Since then, an influx of exotic snails has helped the endangered birds rebound.
The Bird That Saved My Family
After tragedy struck, the Blooms struggled to recover. Taking in an injured magpie turned out to be just what the family needed to begin healing.
Meet the Brave Bodyguards Protecting Belize's Scarlet Macaws From Poachers
To keep macaw chicks safe, a team of rangers spends night and day watching over the birds' nests and homes.
Why Geospatial Data Is Important to the Future of Endangered Species Lists
Satellite tracking and remote sensing might help save birds from going extinct, but collecting and applying the results can be complicated.
The Same Pesticides Linked to Bee Declines Might Also Threaten Birds
Neonicotinoids are washing off of their host seeds and into water bodies—threatening not just aquatic insects but the birds that rely on them.
Audubon Is a Force of Nature, Thanks to Its Members
How Cattle Ranchers Are Helping to Save Western Grasslands and Birds
The prairie is poised to make a comeback, thanks to Audubon's new Conservation Ranching Initiative.
Maple Syrup Makers Are Turning Their Forests Into Prime Songbird Habitat
Through Audubon Vermont's pioneering project, sugar farms are promoting better tree diversity to attract nesting avians.
This Guy Is Mapping How Warblers Migrate, Just by Listening to Them Sing
We know where Mourning Warblers spend their winters and summers. But where they go inbetween is a mystery—one that can be solved through their songs.
Reimagining the Northern Cardinal
A playful twist on one baseball team's bird-themed logo.
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