After nearly two decades, one creative era draws to a close, and another begins.
Spring 2018
Making wind energy safer for birds. A tale of two habitats for the endangered Kirtland's Warbler. The plight of the African Penguin. Flamingos take over Inagua National Park; an ode to Audubon's art directors; outmuscling the largest snake in the country; springtime in the gardens of Bemidji; and more.
Read on for the full contents of our latest issue.
New Technology Is Making Wind Farms Safe for Birds
Raptors and wind energy have a fraught history. Could these innovations allow them to co-exist?
This Little Warbler Could Lead to Big Discoveries About Migration
After bouncing back from near extinction, the Kirtland's Warbler is helping scientists understand the outsize role of winter habitat for migratory birds.
By restoring the country's indigo snake population, scientists hope to bring balance to ecosystems—potentially benefiting songbirds.
Artist Keith Negley adds imaginative flourishes to an exquisite pair of birds.
The landmark law that has saved billions of birds is at risk.
In Cape Town, a Dedicated Staff Gives African Penguins a Fighting Chance
Populations of these sleek, endangered seabirds have fallen by 98 percent, and they now face a new threat: climate change.
In the North Woods of Minnesota, a city is becoming a haven for birds, bees, and other pollinators.
The Bahamas Are Filled With Flamingos Once Again
On the island of Great Inagua, the flashy birds have made a huge comeback.
Amid power outages, devastated landscapes, and destroyed buildings, birders assessed the storm's avian toll on their Christmas Bird Count.