News

Prickly Pair: Cactus-dwelling Couple Prove Rumors That Bald Eagles Nest in Saguaros
May 07, 2020 — Eagles are increasingly turning to unconventional nesting sites—a good sign for the recovering species.
Recovery Efforts Provide the Opportunity to Build a 21st Century Energy System
May 06, 2020 — As Congress makes plans to recover from the COVID crisis, they must plan for the future by supporting legislation that saves and creates jobs, while also creating a cleaner and healthier world.
Climate
The American Robin Hasn't Always Gotten the Worm
May 05, 2020 — Long ago, glaciers wiped out earthworms across the northern U.S.—until new ones arrived with European travelers.
Podcast
Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River
May 01, 2020 — Audubon’s advocacy put new state grant dollars on the ground in Arizona, helping restore native plant communities along waterways.
Western Water News
Why Birding From Home Is Not An Equal Opportunity Activity
April 30, 2020 — Poorer neighborhoods often harbor less quality green space and a lower diversity of birds—an inequity that the pandemic makes hard to ignore.
EDIB at Audubon
California Scrub-Jay. Morgan Heim
Take a Tour of Audubon's 'Bird From Home' Photo Project
April 29, 2020 — We asked three professional photographers to document the birdlife around them during the pandemic. Here's their favorite shots.
Ospreys, Like Skateboarders, Favor One Foot Over the Other
April 27, 2020 — The way these fish-eating raptors carry their prey suggests their brains have evolved to divvy up complex tasks.
Podcast
EPA’s Recent Rollbacks Raise Public Health Worries for Vulnerable Americans
April 24, 2020 — People of color already face more pollution linked to a higher risk of dying from COVID-19, and now the government is easing air-quality regulations.
COVID-19
Hey, Nature Lovers, Looking for a Good Book to Read?
April 24, 2020 — Margaret Atwood, Omar El Akkad, Delia Owens, and five other authors are here to help.
It’s Me, Your Birder Friend—Help Me Help You Identify That Species
April 24, 2020 — Saw a bird but you're not sure how to describe it? Here are the details to include in that text to your bird-nerd buddy.