News

Why the American Woodcock's Ears Are Below Its Big Eyes
January 07, 2019 — Thanks to a rearranged skull and brain, this bird can forage for worms while keeping watch for predators.
Podcast
Report on Arctic Drilling's Environmental Impacts Is Deeply Flawed, Critics Say
January 04, 2019 — The public can now weigh in on the Trump administration's analysis of how oil development will affect birds and wildlife on Alaska's coastal plain.
How to Set Up the Perfect Perch for Backyard Bird Photography
January 03, 2019 — These tips will get you and your subject in position for a great image.
Tips and How-Tos
How to Capture the Splash Effect at Your Bird Bath or Fountain
January 03, 2019 — Freeze water droplets in mid-air to create dramatic bird photography.
Tips and How-Tos
Birding Like It’s 1899: Inside a Blockbuster American West Video Game
January 02, 2019 — In "Red Dead Redemption 2," a birder finds joy and despair in a realistic portrayal of wildlife in the pre-conservation era.
How Do Birds Spend Cold Winter Nights?
January 02, 2019 — Huddling together and fluffing up are some of the ways that birds protect themselves from the chills of winter.
Podcast
Plastic Threatens Even Our Common Shorebirds, Study Warns
December 21, 2018 — Dead American Oystercatchers on Brazilian beaches were loaded with plastic, hinting that the world’s pollution problem isn’t just far out at sea.
Yours and Our Favorite Stories From 2018
December 21, 2018 — In which we present the top 10 most-read Audubon stories, along with some bonus staff favorites. An incredible holiday gift, just for you.
Meet the Cream Puffin, Your New Holiday Baking Challenge
December 21, 2018 — “Seabird Sue” Schubel wants your family—and Martha Stewart—to taste these Audubon camp favorites.
A Journey Into the Heart of Alaska's Pristine and Imperiled Arctic Refuge
December 21, 2018 — Paddling along the refuge's coastal plain reveals how oil development threatens one of the nation's last truly wild places.