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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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Neat! Stick Insect Eggs Can Survive Being Eaten by Birds
June 05, 2018 — An extra-hard shell gives each egg a better chance of making it through a bulbul's gut—and hatching on the other side.
How Thrushes Produce Those Ethereal, Flute-Like Songs
June 04, 2018 — Mastery of an extra voice box is the secret to their haunting harmonies.
Incredible Combination of Factors Leads to Historic Migration Flight
June 01, 2018 — Earlier this week, a group of expert birders in Canada were treated to a staggering sight: more than 700,000 warblers over nine hours.
Eight Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste
May 31, 2018 — By doing so, you'll be helping birds and other wildlife.
The Woods Are My Safe Haven—But That's Not True for Everyone
May 31, 2018 — [Updated: See editor's note below.] The hit TV show “Atlanta” offers a reminder that one Black person's paradise can be another one's terror.
Five Hotspots for Photographing Puffins, Murres, Auklets, and More
May 30, 2018 — Late spring and summer is the best time of year to capture the so-called “penguins of the north,” even if it takes a bit of travel.
Have You Ever Heard a Sandpiper Sing?
May 29, 2018 — The name "sandpiper" actually comes from the voices of these birds, which are surprisingly musical. Listen.
How Makeshift Stereos Could Help an Endangered Warbler Find a New Home
May 25, 2018 — A unique experiment aims to lure Kirtland's Warblers to habitat hundreds of miles away from their typical haunts. It's working better than expected.
The Gray Jay Will Officially Be Called the Canada Jay Again
May 25, 2018 — And as it turns out, the bird's name should have been switched back more than 50 years ago.
Once a Polluted Mess, Now a Healthy Riverside Park
May 25, 2018 — A native plants project is the latest effort by Ohio's Black River Audubon to bring more wildlife to the revitalized property.