Migratory Bird Initiative

As American Kestrels Mysteriously Decline, Researchers Look to Their Migration for Clues

As American Kestrels Mysteriously Decline, Researchers Look to Their Migration for Clues

November 20, 2020 — We still don't know a lot about the migration of North America's smallest falcon, but these scientists are using tracking technology that will help inform their conservation.
Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years

Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years

October 27, 2020 — Reflecting on the “gruesome and overwhelming” day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
Here's Why So Many More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States

Here's Why So Many More Birds Migrate Through the Eastern United States

October 15, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman provides a detailed look at how geography shapes the routes of migratory birds.
What You Need to Know About the Migratory Bird Initiative

What You Need to Know About the Migratory Bird Initiative

September 22, 2020 — Audubon outreach biologists Mikko Jimenez and Chad Witko discuss this ambitious project to protect birds along their full migratory journeys.
It's Summer, and That Means Fall Migration is Already Underway

It's Summer, and That Means Fall Migration is Already Underway

July 10, 2020 — For some migratory birds, "fall" is more of a guideline than a rule.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others

Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others

July 9, 2020 — Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find—a vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
The First Half of 2020 Included Some Good News for Birds

The First Half of 2020 Included Some Good News for Birds

July 2, 2020 — From coast to coast, bird conservationists reported these remarkable migration success stories.
Grisly Report Raises Questions About the Cruise Industry's Impact on Migrating Birds

Grisly Report Raises Questions About the Cruise Industry's Impact on Migrating Birds

May 28, 2020 — Lights on ships can lure birds to their deaths, but nearly a decade after a call for more research, the scale of the problem is anyone's guess.
These Mighty Birds Connect People Across the Pacific Ocean Every Year

These Mighty Birds Connect People Across the Pacific Ocean Every Year

May 21, 2020 — Some of the most impressive bird migrations shrink the distance across our largest ocean.
Vermont Teens Draw Climate Solace from Drawing Birds

Vermont Teens Draw Climate Solace from Drawing Birds

May 21, 2020 — Students at Brattleboro Union High School use art to channel both their climate grief and love for birds.