Conservation

Discovering Panama's Shorebirds: A Haven for Fascinating Species
September 09, 2024 — Shorebirds that visit or reside in Panama are an integral part of our coastal ecosystems, providing essential ecological services and enriching our natural world.
A flock of Red Knots foraging in shallow water among horseshoe crabs.
The Push to Save Horseshoe Crabs Is Gaining Momentum
September 05, 2024 — Conservationists hope new restrictions on harvesting and synthetic alternatives to a crab-blood compound used in biomedical testing can turn the tide for the ancient arthropods, whose eggs are a vital food source for Red Knots.
Birds, the Best Ambassadors of Biodiversity
September 05, 2024 — A study by Audubon shows how the most important sites for the conservation of migratory, endemic and globally threatened birds in Colombia overlap 85% with important sites for water regulation.
Educating to Protect: Audubon Americas and the Exhibition on Panama’s Mangroves
August 23, 2024 — "The Mangroves: Allies Against Climate Change" traveling exhibition gives a detailed view on how mangroves store carbon and also protect biodiversity and the communities that depend on these ecosystems.
Grazing the Bar: Audubon Awarded $2.5 Million Conservation Innovation Grant from USDA
August 09, 2024 — Funding to propel grassland bird conservation on beef & dairy farms in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
Grazing Gone Wild: Hoskin Family Farm Earns Audubon Bird-Friendly Certification
August 06, 2024 — Rotational grazing is the key component to creating a patchwork of habitat for grassland birds
Great Salt Lake Partners “Band Together” to Monitor American White Pelicans
August 02, 2024 — After 5-year hiatus, State of Utah Coordinates Gunnison Island Nesting Colony Tagging
3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch Earns Audubon Certification for Bird-Friendly Habitat
July 29, 2024 — Herds create habitat for birds in Audubon Conservation Ranching program
An owl sits on a tree branch in a dense, mossy forest.
Fire Is a Major Threat to California Spotted Owls—Could it Also Help Save Them?
July 15, 2024 — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could soon give the subspecies protection under the Endangered Species Act, and is calling for more beneficial fire to help the birds rebound.
Audubon Cautions Against U.S. House Efforts to Undermine Environmental Regulatory Standards
July 09, 2024 — The proposed funding bills would strip critical conservation resources.