From Audubon Magazine

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Where Do Hummingbirds Go in the Winter? Do They Migrate?
January 17, 2025 — Some species migrate to far-off places while others keep it local. Here's a rundown of who goes where.
Bird Questions and Facts
A group of coots huddled closely together in a pile, surrounded by a completely white background of snow.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2024 Audubon Photo Awards
January 14, 2025 — Birds are always up to something, and these entries captured an array of avians doing everything from impaling prey to drumming away.
Audubon Photography Awards
A group of people with winter coats and binoculars in an urban park, looking up.
Titmice Galore and a Red-tailed Record: Tallying Central Park's 125th Christmas Bird Count
January 09, 2025 — The cherished annual bird survey has included Manhattan’s largest public space since the very first count on Christmas Day, 1900.
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A fossil in rock of a bird skeleton.
Terror Birds, Giga-Geese, and the Oldest Birds of Prey? 2024’s Fascinating Avian Fossil Finds
December 20, 2024 — From mega leg bones to tiny, perfect skulls, fossils this year revealed crucial insights into bird evolution.
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These 7 Books About Plants Deserve a Spot on Your Birding Bookshelf
December 18, 2024 — From how bees see the world to what berries can teach us about the economy, these recent titles provide an infusion of botanical wonder.
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Cook, in his eagle-adorned office, displays a rubber eagle mask in his hand.
The Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially Our National Bird—Thanks to This Man
December 14, 2024 — Preston Cook’s love of the iconic raptor has led to a collection of 40,000 objects and, now, a quest to finally bring the bird the recognition that it deserves.
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The Long View
December 13, 2024 — Pull back to look at the big picture, and you may glean valuable insights.
Letter From the Editor
Two ptarmigans in white plumage blend into the snowy ground behind them, with their black eyes and beaks sticking out in contrast.
How Much Longer Can These Cold-Loving Birds Last in the Rapidly Warming Rockies?
December 13, 2024 — In Colorado and New Mexico, scientists put in long days scouring the high country for signs of how well White-tailed Ptarmigan can adapt.
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A wooden Godwit decoy stands on the banks of a body of water with golden light cascading across a row of pine trees in the background.
This Bar-tailed Godwit Decoy Delivers Folk Art with a Contemporary Feel
December 13, 2024 — Wooden decoys long played a key role in hunting birds. Artist David Personius hopes his modern take can inspire conservation instead.
The Aviary
Illustration of people birding in different locations, including in an orange raft. A flock of blackbirds fills the upper left quadrant, and a red rocket stands in the middle of the illustration.
The Christmas Bird Count: “Better Than Any Animal Planet Video!”
December 13, 2024 — Volunteers who take part in the annual community science event aren't only collecting invaluable data about bird populations—they're also making memories while they're at it. We asked folks to share some of their favorites with us.
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