The Parrot King
The Parrot King

Over the past 14 years, Martin Guth has built a monopoly on some of the world's rarest birds. Will his secretive organization ultimately help the parrots—or push to them closer to extinction?

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A New Plastic Wave Is Coming to Our Shores

July 29, 2020 — A glut of natural gas has led to a U.S. production surge in tiny plastic pellets, called nurdles, that are washing up on coasts by the millions.

Three Ways You Can Do Bird Science From Your Couch

July 21, 2020 — Researchers could use birders' sharp eyes to help with these digital community-science projects.

How Nature Journaling Can Make You a Better Birder

July 16, 2020 — If you find yourself losing interest in common birds, it might be time to start appreciating them in a new way.

Birding by Ear Can Be a Challenge, But There’s Help at Hand

July 15, 2020 — Looking to learn bird songs? Here are some courses and tools to guide you no matter your skill level.

Meet the Dipper, North America's Only Aquatic Songbird

July 15, 2020 — A photographer spent years on rushing streams in the Rocky Mountains documenting the remarkable American Dipper.

How to Make a Comic About Birds

July 14, 2020 — Rosemary Mosco, creator of ‘Bird and Moon,’ shares tips and techniques for turning a funny idea into a cartoon.

Learn to Draw Birds with David Sibley

July 13, 2020 — The simple act of drawing can change the way you look at the world—and the way you understand birds. Get started with this video series.

Finally, a Bird-Themed Spotify Playlist (No, It's Not a Bunch of Bird Calls)

July 13, 2020 — It's no coincidence that the avian-themed songs on biologist Amanda Gallinat's playlist echo the order of a field guide.

How Protecting Habitats Could Help Prevent Future Pandemics

July 13, 2020 — Wildlife health is not separate from our own. To forestall new infectious "spillover" events, experts are looking to familiar conservation tools.

The Surreal Challenge of Making a Magazine During an Unthinkable Spring

July 13, 2020 — Creating our summer issue meant balancing the desire for escape with a deeper need to face the moment.

The 2020 Audubon Photography Awards: Top 100

July 13, 2020 — Take a scroll through this year's spectacular, artistic, and playful avian images, while reading the story behind each.

Reimagining the Tufted Puffin

July 12, 2020 — Angela Haseltine Pozzi's nonprofit turns litter from Oregon beaches into 'beautiful and horrifying' sculptures of wildlife harmed by plastic pollution.

Vote Your Audubon Values This November

July 12, 2020 — If you want a country where birds and people thrive, support candidates who will deliver on their promises for a better future—for everyone.

Can There Be a Green and Just Economic Recovery From the Pandemic?

July 12, 2020 — As politicians and the fossil fuel industry seek to restore a status quo, the course chosen now will dictate our climate future.

It's Time to Build a Truly Inclusive Outdoors

June 16, 2020 — As the nation continues to confront racism, the birding community must embrace difficult conversations.
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