Audubon View
Where Do the Birds Go?
By Elizabeth Gray
Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative has already started to find out.
Audubon Magazine Spring 2022
From Audubon Magazine
This Pioneering Collaboration Will Open a New Window Into Bird Migration
Pooling research from numerous international partners, Audubon's Migratory Bird Initiative promises to paint the fullest picture yet of the awe-inspiring phenomenon.
Science
The Bird Genoscape Project Aims to Unlock the Secrets in Birds’ Feathers
Recent breakthroughs have allowed researchers from across the Western Hemisphere to begin building a library of avian DNA filled with insights about where birds migrate and their resilience to mounting pressures.
Letter From The Editor
Making Discoveries and Connections in a Time of Migrations
By Jennifer Bogo
There’s much to celebrate, and still much we need to understand.
Climate
Off the East Coast, a Massive Network of Wind Turbines Is Coming—Along With New Risks for Migrating Birds
By Kathryn Miles
Species journeying over the Atlantic Ocean will soon have to navigate wind farms. But without clean energy, their futures are more imperiled.
From Audubon Magazine
How Migrating Snow Geese Helped Stretch My Perspective
By Jessica Leber
The seasonal movements of birds have captivated humans for millennia. Now we know enough about their flights to make surprising connections.
Climate
A Matter of Timing: Can Birds Keep Up With Earlier and Earlier Springs?
By Scott Weidensaul
The seasons are changing as the planet warms. Some migratory species may break under the strain—but others could surprise us.
The Aviary
Flying Gardens of Maybe
By Jessica McKenzie
Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that bird-strike victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances.
From Audubon Magazine
To Experience Migration in a New Way, Check Out a Bird Banding Station
By Jenny McKee
Visiting or volunteering at one of these sites can provide up-close avian encounters and a chance to contribute to valuable data collection.
Science
A Brief History of How Scientists Have Learned About Bird Migration
By Rebecca Heisman
Researchers today can follow birds' paths as they fly thousands of miles. But it wasn't always that way. Scroll through more than two centuries of advances in understanding this natural wonder.
From Audubon Magazine
The Many Styles of Bird Migration Are More Varied Than You Think
By Lauren Leffer
It's the journey, not the destination.
Audubon In Action
Philadelphia Darkens Its Skyline to Protect Migrating Birds
By Carlyn Kranking
Spurred by a mass collision event, Audubon chapters and partners lead a Lights Out program during spring and fall migration.
News
Make Your Home More Bird-Friendly
By The Editors
From your windows to what plants you grow, there are many ways to make your sanctuary a safe place for avian visitors.
From Audubon Magazine
The Paths We Take
Migration is a journey that has long shaped human and avian existence. Meet four people whose lives and work reflect those close connections.
From Audubon Magazine
How Birds Perform Amazing Migratory Feats—and the Mysteries That Remain
By Jillian Mock
We tackle some of your most frequently asked questions about migration.
Behind The Shot
To Protect Her Subjects, a Photographer Chooses Patience Over Playback
By Carlyn Kranking
Kelley Luikey wants birders and shutterbugs to recognize that playing recorded songs can stress vulnerable birds.
From Audubon Magazine
Welcome to the Dark Side: Your Guide to Nocturnal Migration Birding
By Jason Gregg
Here’s everything you need to join a growing DIY community where the action heats up when the sun goes down.
