From Audubon Magazine

Christopher Joe speaks to a group of people outside, many of whom have binoculars.
You Have What It Takes to Lead Bird Outings
March 24, 2025 — Not a bird expert? Not a problem. To guide a group you need enthusiasm and a welcoming attitude, not perfect ID skills.
Birding Advice
Illustration of corals and fish on the ocean floor and seabirds flying overhead above the water.
The Remarkable Healing Power of Seabird Poop for Climate-Stressed Coral Reefs
March 24, 2025 — Scientists are just beginning to understand the important connections between the health of seabird nesting colonies above water and reef ecosystems below.
Climate
Ayana Johnson on a stage in front of a video wall featuring colorful fish and coral.
Meet the Climate Leader Who Wants You to Abandon Hope—and Get to Work
March 24, 2025 — Marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, “a breath of fresh air” for the climate movement, is helping people envision and build a brighter future.
Climate
Aerial view of ships on a river next to a sprawling natural gas export terminal.
Soaring Gas Exports Are Putting the Squeeze on Gulf Coast Habitat
March 24, 2025 — Local residents have formed unlikely alliances to rein in the booming LNG industry, which they say is devouring land for sensitive species while putting communities at risk.
Climate
Ask Kenn: How Do Birds Keep Themselves Clean?
March 24, 2025 — Staying fresh is a matter of survival in a bird’s life—and a treat for birders to observe.
Bird Questions and Facts
Three watercolor paintings depicting close ups of the wings of a Blue Jay, Northern Flicker, and Northern Cardinal.
A Close-Up Look at the Beauty of Backyard Birds
March 24, 2025 — In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and commonly overlooked—species.
Arts & Culture
11 Berry-Bearing Native Plants to Keep Birds Full and Happy
March 19, 2025 — From the depths of winter to the dog days of summer, these native bushes, trees, and vines can help support a variety of species across all seasons.
Native Plants
Two Snowy Plovers sitting in the sand.
A Nest-Protecting Program Pays Off for Alabama’s Snowy Plovers
March 17, 2025 — After five years in which almost no chicks survived, more of the shorebirds are fledging since Alabama Audubon and volunteers adopted some simple but effective measures to help them.
Gulf Restoration
A bright yellow meadowlark perched in a sagebrush plant.
A Sweeping New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats
March 13, 2025 — Scientists checked in on species all over the country for the latest State of the Birds report. Nearly everywhere they looked, birds were struggling—including some that have been resilient in the past.
Conservation Challenges
A Vermilion Flycatcher splashes the surface of water with a fish in its beak.
‘Oh, Wow!’—Stunning Photos Offer First Known Proof of Vermilion Flycatchers Fishing
March 12, 2025 — An Arizona photographer’s images of Vermilion Flycatchers and Black Phoebes catching and eating fish—and one unlucky lizard—provide a rare glimpse into a little-known side of both birds.
Bird Behavior