Birds on the Move
Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.
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- Read our October 2019 Special Briefing: Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
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Featured Posts
Birds Bring Solace for Audubon Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
Audubon Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
Audubon Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
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.
Audubon Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
What Are Wattles For?
February 25, 2019 —
That flap of bumpy red skin hanging off a male turkey's face is both functional and fashionable.
Migrating Birds May Be Spreading an Invasive Pest That Decimates Forests
February 20, 2019 —
The hemlock woolly adelgid is moving north, and feathers could be providing the perfect ride, experiments show.
Congress Is Set to Pass a Massive Conservation Bill With Big Wins for Birds
February 20, 2019 —
The sweeping, bipartisan legislation promotes migratory bird habitat, creates new wilderness areas, and permanently renews the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Some Birds Enter A Hibernation-Like State Called Torpor to Survive Winter's Chill
February 15, 2019 —
To save heat and energy, Common Poorwills can dial down their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature for weeks at a time.
Beloved Wildlife Sanctuaries in Limbo as Trump Declares Border Emergency
February 15, 2019 —
Congress voted to block planned barriers at biodiversity hotspots, including the National Butterfly Center. Will the president wall them off anyway?
Hummingbirds Shake Their Tail Feathers to Generate High-Pitched Sounds
February 15, 2019 —
Some male hummingbirds have special feathers that audibly vibrate as they zoom around to impress females. Listen here.
Endangered Kirtland’s Warbler Makes Unexpected Debut in Jamaica
February 15, 2019 —
Scientists aren't sure whether the appearance is a range expansion or a migration mishap. Either way, it's a sign of the species' recovery.
10 Outrageous Ways Birds Dance to Impress Their Mates
February 14, 2019 —
Nature has way better moves than the Funky Chicken.
How Kenn Met Kimberly—and 13 Other Birdy Love Stories
February 14, 2019 —
From the City of Angels to the tip of Andes, these couples all have one thing in common.
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