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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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Inside Audubon’s New Decoy Workshop, Where Saving Seabirds Is the Mission
April 06, 2017 — Mad River Decoys by Audubon is one of the only decoy manufacturers in the country focused on conservation.
News
Unraveling the Mysteries of Migrating Semipalmated Sandpipers
April 05, 2017 — In an unprecedented study, scientists used high-tech geolocators to track the paths and stopover sites of the globe-trotting shorebirds.
News
How to Hone Your Bird-Identification Skills on Twitter
April 04, 2017 — Start practicing with these helpful, weekly quizzes, which cover everything from corvids, to hawks, to birdy headdresses.
News
Why Now Is the Best Time to Watch a Raptor Nest
April 03, 2017 — Hawks, owls, and other raptors nest early to give their young ample time—and ample prey—to develop the skills they need to hunt on their own.
Podcast
A Guide to Luring Warblers, Tanagers, Orioles, and Grosbeaks to Your Yard
March 31, 2017 — A birder's run-in with unexpected warblers taught him how migratory songbirds use native trees and plants.
Native Plants
How ‘Feather Lady’ Roxie Laybourne Cracked the Deadly Problem of Planes and Birds
March 31, 2017 — The Smithsonian scientist combined her eye for microscopic detail with a lifelong interest in engines to found the field of forensic ornithology.
News
Learn to Photograph Leks From an Expert
March 31, 2017 — The springtime dance battles of grouse and other species are irresistible camera fodder. Photographer Noppadol Paothong explains how to nail your shot without disturbing the delicate mating ritual.
Tips and How-Tos
A New Exhibit Puts a Modern Spin on the Renowned ‘Birds of America’ Paintings
March 30, 2017 — A Los Angeles gallery is highlighting contemporary paintings inspired by two artistic giants: Larry Rivers and John James Audubon himself.
News
Learn to Tell a Cackling Goose From a Canada Goose
March 30, 2017 — Don’t let this ID cook your goose. Here are a few tips to help you solve the puzzle.
ID Tips
The Fascinating and Complicated Sex Lives of White-throated Sparrows
March 29, 2017 — With their quadruple personalities, those little brown birds at your feeder are a lot more interesting than they might appear.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook