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A sign at the entrance of Muir Woods National Monument asks visitors to remain quiet during their stay.
For Wildlife, Human Noise Is the Downside of Outdoor Fun
December 11, 2024 — As more people explore wild places, researchers aim to understand and minimize the impacts recreation has on birds and other animals.
Field Notes
A white oak in its full fall foliage display of reds and oranges.
Why Wildlife Groups and Whiskey Makers Are Rallying to Save This Vital Eastern Tree
December 10, 2024 — White oaks remain abundant, but experts say the prized species needs help regenerating to sustain businesses, birds—and booze supplies.
Field Notes
Hundreds of crows roosting in trees are silhouetted against a dark blue sky.
Winter Is the Perfect Time to Take Up Crow Watching
December 10, 2024 — 'Tis the season to tune into the drama-filled lives of your local corvids.
An avocet stands in shallow blue water with water dripping from its beak.
Audubon’s Bold Work in Western Water
December 10, 2024 — As we move into 2025, the work remains critical...and exciting.
Western Water News
Illustration of robot hands typing on a laptop, the screen showing elements of a power plant, with a bird perched on the screen.
How the AI Boom Threatens to Short-Circuit Climate Action
December 10, 2024 — The energy-devouring technology is giving new life to fossil fuels.
Field Notes
Two female blackbirds in flight next to a male perched on a branch.
10 Fun Facts About the Red-winged Blackbird
December 10, 2024 — One you’ll want to remember: They really, really like their personal space.
Golden Eagle
Audubon Supports Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement
December 07, 2024 — Congress can pass historic legislation to ensure three Tribes have the water they need to sustain their homelands
Western Water News
A downy seabird chick sits nestled between rocks in front of a ceramic tunnel.
As the World Heats Up, Can Ceramic Nests Help Birds Stay Safe and Cool?
December 06, 2024 — Extreme heat, vicious storms, and habitat loss are adding precarity for many species. A hunk of clay and some creativity could help them remain where they are.
Our Coasts Are Stronger Than Ever Thanks to a Big Win for This Little-known Law
December 05, 2024 — The BEACH Act expands a protected chain of undeveloped coastal areas by nearly 300,000 acres.
Coasts and Oceans
Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp Gets a Much-needed Revival
December 03, 2024 — The state’s latest project will restore the swamp’s role as a haven for birds and a defense against flooding.
Coasts and Oceans