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An American Woodcock pokes its long bill into the brown earth beneath a shrub in a city park. Out of focus, behind the park's wrought iron fence, are pedestrians and vehicles.
Making Discoveries and Connections in a Time of Migrations
April 14, 2022 — There’s much to celebrate, and still much we need to understand.
Letter From the Editor
A lone wind turbine is seen in the expanse of blue ocean off the coast of Rhode Island at sunset.
Off the East Coast, a Massive Network of Wind Turbines Is Coming—Along With New Risks for Migrating Birds
April 14, 2022 — Species journeying over the Atlantic Ocean will soon have to navigate wind farms. But without clean energy, their futures are more imperiled.
A huge flock of large birds flies across a blue, yellow, and pink sky, taking up the whole frame. Blurry outlines of trees are in the background.
How Migrating Snow Geese Helped Stretch My Perspective
April 14, 2022 — The seasonal movements of birds have captivated humans for millennia. Now we know enough about their flights to make surprising connections.
Four photos, from left: A dead juvenile American Robin with an orange-mottled chest; a hand holds the glistening stomach of a Mourning Dove; against a red background seeds of different colors are arranged in concentric circles; two slender green plants grow in a brown, white, and black ceramic pot.
Flying Gardens of Maybe
April 13, 2022 — Artist Andrew S. Yang coaxes new life from seeds that bird-strike victims consumed, turning dead ends into second chances.
The Aviary
Two smiling children look at a small yellow bird, a Wilson's Warbler, held carefully by a scientist. One of the children gently touches the bird.
To Experience Migration in a New Way, Check Out a Bird Banding Station
April 13, 2022 — Visiting or volunteering at one of these sites can provide up-close avian encounters and a chance to contribute to valuable data collection.
The Many Styles of Bird Migration Are More Varied Than You Think
April 13, 2022 — It's the journey, not the destination.
From Audubon Magazine
philadelphia skyline at night with buildings lit up
Philadelphia Darkens Its Skyline to Protect Migrating Birds
April 13, 2022 — Spurred by a mass collision event, Audubon chapters and partners lead a Lights Out program during spring and fall migration.
Audubon in Action
Generational Advancements in Utah Water Policies this Year (Part 2)
April 11, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
Western Water News
Seven Ways to Make Your Home More Bird-Friendly
April 11, 2022 — From your windows to what plants you grow, there are many ways to make your sanctuary a safe place for avian visitors.
A collage of photos show: A woman holding a bird and look straight up; A younger woman and older woman holding hands; A man holding and gazing at a photo of his parents; A middle-aged woman smiling at the camera.
The Paths We Take
April 11, 2022 — Migration is a journey that has long shaped human and avian existence. Meet four people whose lives and work reflect those close connections.