News

How Baby Owls Nap Without Falling From Their Trees
September 18, 2017 — It's all about that toe strength.
Podcast
Easy Ways to Get Kids Birding
September 15, 2017 — Kids are natural explorers. Here are some tips and games to encourage that impulse from Audubon experts.
A New Nest-Tracking App Lets Researchers Retire Their Notebooks
September 15, 2017 — Created by a software designer with help from ornithologists, NestStory brings collecting bird data into the digital age
What's at Stake: Reviving the Everglades
September 14, 2017 — Mike Cherkiss tracks Florida's crocodiles as part of a $6 million program that evaluates the $16 billion devoted to Everglades restoration. Trump's proposed budget would gut the program's funding.
To Help Birds Fly Safely, This Scientist Wants to Crank Up the Noise
September 11, 2017 — Can sounds warn avians to slow down and avoid dangerous collisions? A lab study using 'pink noise' shows promise.
Where Do Ospreys Go in the Winter?
September 11, 2017 — While southern birds are often year-round residents, tracking data for one northern Osprey shows how extensive their migratory travels can be.
Podcast
The Life of a Teenage Birder
September 08, 2017 — A busy high schooler shares how he got hooked on birds at an early age and what they mean to him.
The Latest from the Caribbean and Florida: Hurricane Irma’s Impact
September 08, 2017 — Updates from the field as Audubon staff and partners prepare for, or start to recover from, the effects of Hurricane Irma
The Latest from Texas: Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Coastal Habitat
September 07, 2017 — Reports from on the ground in Texas indicate some damage to bird sanctuaries, barrier islands, and nature centers.
More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests
September 06, 2017 — The amount of plastic trash ending up in the birds' nests appears to be increasing—with dangerous and deadly results.