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Birds on the Move
White-crowned Sparrows
Birds on the Move

Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.

The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
A woman and child birding together
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador

More than 300 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.

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Maier’s Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Farm Recognized as First Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Habitat in Minnesota
July 23, 2025 — Cattle are the key for creating grassland bird habitat at central Minnesota farm
Conservation Ranching
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed Ranch Network Earns Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land Certification
July 22, 2025 — Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Lands boast grazing practices that benefit birds
Conservation Ranching
Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water 
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
Western Water
Senate Budget Bill Delivers a Blow to Clean Energy, but Public Lands Sell-Off Averted
July 01, 2025
Policy
Crested Caracara
Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater
Western Water
A White-faced Ibis wades in blue water.
Investing in the West’s Water Future: Why Congress Must Fully Fund the WaterSMART Program
June 30, 2025 — Audubon and 100+ organizations urge robust support for a proven solution to drought and water scarcity.
Western Water
Funding Secured for Minnesota’s Habitat, Communities, Environment 
June 30, 2025 — Audubon Upper Mississippi River will also gather critical data on secretive wetland birds.
Conservation News
People with binoculars walk on a trail.
Restoring a River, Reconnecting a Community Along the Shores of Lake Michigan
June 26, 2025 — In Gary, Indiana, Audubon and partners are working on a vision for restoration rooted in community and climate resilience. 
Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
Leser Yelow Legs
The Almost Impossible Mission of Studying the Lesser Yellowlegs
June 24, 2025 — From epic flights to the art of evading traps, join Santiago and Juan David on their exciting mission to understand the migratory routes of these birds.
Boreal Forests
A female mallard is harnessed with a tracking device.
To Solve the Mallard's Mysterious Decline, Researchers Turn to Hi-Tech Trackers
June 20, 2025 — Biologists are using the devices to better understand the bird's behavior and, ultimately, what might be driving our most common duck's population drop.
Bird Science