In the Arid West, Protecting Oases Vital to Birds Requires Creative Solutions
July 05, 2017 —
Like people, birds depend on water, relying on it during migration, breeding, and nesting. But increasing pressures on already scarce Western waters have put birds and other wildlife in a perilous situation.
Executive Summary—Water and Birds in the Arid West: Habitats in Decline
July 05, 2017 —
A brief overview to Audubon's new report on creating a sustainable water future for birds and people in the American West
You’ve Got Quail: Why Thousands of Rural Mail Carriers Count Roadside Wildlife Every Year
June 13, 2017 —
In a handful of states, the annual surveys of bobwhite, pheasants, rabbits, and other game species provide valuable data for wildlife managers.
Proposed Budget Cuts Signal First Attack on Current Sage-Grouse Protection Plan
May 31, 2017 —
Sweeping land-use plans kept the Greater Sage-Grouse off the endangered species list. What happens if the Trump administration rolls them back?
Proposed 2018 Federal Budget Leaves Little Room for Birds or Conservation
May 23, 2017 —
If the administration's proposed budget signals its values, one thing is clear: protecting birds and the places they need is not high on the list.