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Articles by Carlyn Kranking
News
Bell Bowl Prairie Activists Stay Steadfast as a Rare Habitat Remains in Limbo
June 13, 2022 — With planned construction on hold, advocates are fighting fatigue and rallying support for a small but species-rich grassland in Illinois.
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Better Know a Bird: the Remarkable Migration of the Secretive Sora
May 25, 2022 — You wouldn’t know it by their football-shaped bodies and awkward flight, but Soras cover more ground than any other North American rail.
Audubon In Action
Philadelphia Darkens Its Skyline to Protect Migrating Birds
April 13, 2022 — Spurred by a mass collision event, Audubon chapters and partners lead a Lights Out program during spring and fall migration.
Behind The Shot
To Protect Her Subjects, a Photographer Chooses Patience Over Playback
April 8, 2022 — Kelley Luikey wants birders and shutterbugs to recognize that playing recorded songs can stress vulnerable birds.
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The ‘Big Boom Theory’ That Could Help Conserve Common Nighthawks
January 14, 2022 — New research confirms that males’ wing-boom sound marks hard-to-find nesting sites—a boon for efforts to save these mysterious, declining birds.
From Audubon Magazine
The Rise of Billion-Dollar Disasters
January 6, 2022 — As extreme weather and climate events cause increasing devastation, people and birds are paying the price.
Climate
Ghost Forests Could Provide Respite for Marsh Birds as Coastal Habitat Disappears
January 5, 2022 — Scientists want to ensure that swaths of trees killed by saltwater flooding are more than dead forest, but become quality marsh habitat for birds.
Behind The Shot
These Scrappy Photos Capture the Action-Packed World Beneath a Bird Feeder
December 16, 2021 — A photographer pursues common yard wildlife from a different perspective.
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10 Fun Facts About the Red-tailed Hawk
December 3, 2021 — There’s a lot to love about this familiar raptor, from its courtship acrobatics to its masterful hunting.