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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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Chicks and Wasps Galore—Behind the Scenes of a First-Year Bluebird Trail
August 08, 2018 — Ever wondered what it’s like to be a nest box monitor? A teen birder shares her adventures from the field.
Birmingham Audubon Saves Terns After Beachgoers Destroy Hundreds of Eggs
August 07, 2018 — Although the colony of some 600 Least Tern nests took a serious hit, the birds managed to fledge 83 chicks this year.
What Are Fecal Sacs? Bird Diapers, Basically
August 07, 2018 — That's right, many chicks produce a portable case for their poop. Here are some possible reasons why.
Hear the Hauntingly Beautiful Call of the Common Loon
August 06, 2018 — Can you identify this diver's yodel as it carries across northern lakes?
Boom or Bust: The Last Stand of the Attwater's Prairie-Chicken
August 06, 2018 — Each summer captive breeders release hundreds of the birds into Texan prairies—but few survive. Maybe, just maybe, this year they'll get lucky.
10 National Parks That Are Surprisingly Great for Birding
July 31, 2018 — You don't have to visit Yosemite to see a lot of species.
Piping Plovers Nest in Toronto's Shadow for First Time in 84 Years
July 31, 2018 — Three fledged chicks, raised near Canada's largest city, are the latest sign that the endangered Great Lakes population is recovering.
Seven Birdy Books for Kids (and the Kid Inside of You)
July 30, 2018 — Summer is prime time to share the thrills of outdoor exploration with young ones.
How Desert Birds Can Survive With Very Little Water
July 30, 2018 — No liquid? No problem for these hardy species.
Meet Liron Gertsman, the Talented Teen Who Swept the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards' Youth Category
July 30, 2018 — At 17 years old, the Vancouver native already has more than a decade of experience photographing birds. His winning shots show it.