Conservation

Do Birds Have an Inherent Right to Fly?
February 29, 2016 — The Indian Supreme Court is looking at the question in a more liberal—and literal—light.
How Two Old Pipelines Put the Great Lakes (and its Birds) at Risk
February 29, 2016 — Environmentalists' worry over a decades-old oil pipeline running under Michigan's water has inspired them to keep closer tabs on local wildlife.
California Condors Achieve a Happy New Milestone
February 26, 2016 — For the first time in decades, the odds are looking more in the condors’ favor.
Saving the Colorado River, One Wave at a Time
February 23, 2016 — Years of negotiations finally resulted in a much-needed pulse of water to help restore the wildlife along the river’s path.
Parrots Among Most-Threatened Bird Groups
February 23, 2016 — Polly doesn’t want a cracker, he wants a future.
Roofing Revolution: How (Gorgeous) Green Roofs Benefit Birds
February 18, 2016 — It’s not wasted space if you do something with it. Four green roof projects are helping species around the world.
How Flashing Lights on Cell Towers Can Save Birds’ Lives
February 18, 2016 — As many as 7 million birds in the U.S. die every year when they strike communication towers, but not for much longer.
Birding in the City of Brotherly Love
February 16, 2016 — The American Birding Association recognizes Audubon's Keith Russell for putting Philadelphia on the birding map.
Three Crucial Desert Regions in California Gain Monument Status
February 12, 2016 — Leveraging the Antiquities Act, President Obama sets aside 1.8 million acres of desert habitat, protecting them from mining and other development.
How Esri Helps Map a Better-Connected Future, for Audubon and the World
February 12, 2016 — Digital mapping technology is helping guide us through problems as big as climate change, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters.