Audubon Magazine September-October 2012

Researchers are using genetic material from unconventional sources to better understand species’ populations and ranges. 

A joint effort between Audubon and The Nature Conservancy aims to improve rest stops for migrating songbirds.

The number of earth-monitoring satellites directly affects our ability to see our changing planet.

Nature's walking stick; when a royal becomes a ragamuffin; a ubiquitous but rare species; mourning glory; more. 

Whether exploring dark, wet caves in Colorado or crossing paths with Montana's grizzlies, a dedicated band of scientists and volunteers is determined to solve the mystery of one of the most elusive birds on earth. 

An arresting photograph blurs the lines between animal and mineral. 

A renowned poet writes an inspiring story of restoration and love of nature that created a Hawaiian oasis.

From organic agriculture to nutrition programs, the Farm Bill covers a range of subjects. 

Ten awesome places to catch one of nature's greatest spectacles.

The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania are using a TogetherGreen grant to return an old mine site to nature.

Audubon and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are teaming up to protect priority bird species. 

Drilling in the Arctic. Shale-gas fracking from New York to Texas. The earth heating up. And Obama and Romney nowhere to be found. 

Beach battle rages on; black swifts' uncertain future; presidential candidates keep mum.

On Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a revolutionary management plan is finally putting embattled sea turtles and birds on near-equal footing with ORV drivers. But powerful interests are working hard to undo it.

When parts of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore get busy, the array of shorebirds using it might as well be crossing a highway.