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Recording Lots of Bird Videos? Here's What to Do After You Hit Stop

Recording Lots of Bird Videos? Here's What to Do After You Hit Stop

January 26, 2021 — Tara Tanaka, a videographer and judge for the new video category in this year's Audubon Photography Awards, shares her how-to guide for managing video files and key editing tips.
How to Record Great Audio of Birds and Their Environments

How to Record Great Audio of Birds and Their Environments

January 26, 2021 — To capture clear sounds of birds that you are filming, follow these tips.
Western Water in the New Year

Western Water in the New Year
January 26, 2021 — Moving forward with urgency for policies that are equitable and rooted in science.
Tens of Millions of Western Birds Depend on These Two Regions During Migration

Tens of Millions of Western Birds Depend on These Two Regions During Migration

January 26, 2021 — California’s Central Valley and the Colorado River Delta are critical stopover sites for dozens of migrant species, according to new research.
Climate Change is Driving Water Scarcity across the West

Climate Change is Driving Water Scarcity across the West
January 25, 2021 — Arizona needs progress on its renewable energy standards, not retreat
Grebes Like Their Meals with a Side of Feathers—Here's Why

Grebes Like Their Meals with a Side of Feathers—Here's Why
January 25, 2021 — Eating (and spitting up) their own plumes helps these diving birds to safely digest brine shrimp exoskeletons and other rigid foods.
Ask Kenn: How Many of the World's Bird Species Have Gone Extinct?

Ask Kenn: How Many of the World's Bird Species Have Gone Extinct?

January 22, 2021 — In this month's column, bird expert Kenn Kaufman tackles a common—and tricky to answer—question.
Biden Revs the Executive Branch’s Climate Engine After Four Lost Years

Biden Revs the Executive Branch’s Climate Engine After Four Lost Years
January 22, 2021 — The new administration set off with a broad review of Trump’s anti-climate actions before starting in on new policy.
Gulf of Mexico Marine Sanctuary Nearly Triples in Size

Gulf of Mexico Marine Sanctuary Nearly Triples in Size
January 21, 2021 — Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary is one of the only safe havens for Gulf seabirds.
Biden Wields His Pen on Day One to Reverse Trump's Environmental Rollbacks

Biden Wields His Pen on Day One to Reverse Trump's Environmental Rollbacks
January 21, 2021 — The 46th president rejoined the Paris agreement, axed the Keystone XL pipeline, and directed agencies to start dismantling his predecessor's policies that were harmful to the environment and human health.