Winter 2016 issue

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That Thing with Feathers
December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Letter From the Editor
Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
December 07, 2016 — An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
From Audubon Magazine
How Baby Kiwis in Virginia Will Help Preserve an Ancient Maori Tradition
December 06, 2016 — At the Smithsonian's world-class breeding center, conservationists are working to preserve a beloved New Zealand bird and culture.
From Audubon Magazine
5 Essentials for Birding in the Tropics
December 05, 2016 — When you want to add exotic birds to your life list, pack light.
Gear
Reimagining the American Goldfinch
December 05, 2016 — Cultural icon Tony Fitzpatrick blends folk art with his bird obsession.
Illustrated Aviary
6 Nearby Tropical Birding Hotspots to Escape to This Winter
December 05, 2016 — An incredible array of avian life is a short plane ride away.
From Audubon Magazine
The Mystery of Seahorse Key's Missing Bird Colony Veers Into Strange Territory
December 05, 2016 — Russian submarines? Black-ops helicopters? Vigilante sheepdogs? Cannibal snakes? Weird theories abound for the causes of the baffling case.
Dispatch
Behind the Scenes With the World’s Top Feather Detective
December 05, 2016 — As the country’s only criminal forensic ornithologist, Pepper Trail has pieced together the demise of countless birds—and saved many others.
True Crime
A Call for Hope
December 05, 2016 — When you protect birds, you protect the planet. And each one of us has the power to make things better for birds.
Audubon View
Let a Pro Teach You How to Take Great Owl Photos
November 28, 2016 — Paul Bannick has spent a decade photographing owls for his latest book. Here’s why he loves them—and what he’s learned.
Tips and How-Tos
Historic Climate Case Led By Kids Is Headed to Trial
November 11, 2016 — Twenty-one children want to hold the federal government accountable for climate change, potentially changing how we handle environmental law.
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