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Fix Our Forests Act Advances in Congress, Spotlighting the Growing Wildfire Risk to Forests and Communities, But Further Improvements Needed
January 28, 2025
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Follow that Bird! How Drones Are Helping Scientists Track Wildlife
January 28, 2025 — A research project to keep tabs on Sharp-tailed Grouse shows the potential benefits of a promising but elusive technology.
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Long Overlooked and Understudied, the Fish Crow Is Worth Your Attention
January 27, 2025 — If you haven’t given these corvids much thought, you’re not alone—but you’re also missing out.
A person looks up at a hummingbird perched on a wire in a mesh enclosure.
A New Documentary About a Hummingbird Rehabber Peeks At Life on a Different Scale
January 23, 2025 — Terry Masear’s dedication to nursing hummingbirds back to health offers tidbits of wisdom about practicing empathy and living each moment to the fullest.
Movies & TV
Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
January 17, 2025 — Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat
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Responsible Offshore Wind Development is a Clear Win for Birds, the U.S. Economy, and our Climate
January 17, 2025 — Audubon's report shares how offshore wind can be balanced with the needs of communities and wildlife.
Renewable Energy
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Legislative Session Begins in Arizona
January 16, 2025 — Audubon Southwest urges bipartisan solutions for rural groundwater management, needed investments to protect Arizona's lands and waters
Western Water News
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The Audubon Photography Awards Expands to Chile and Colombia
January 15, 2025 — Premier bird photography and video contest is accepting entries until March 5, 2025.
What the Audubon Photography Awards Expansion to Chile and Colombia Means for Audubon
January 15, 2025 — The contest will showcase stunning imagery and a broader international scope.
Audubon Photography Awards
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Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2024 Audubon Photo Awards
January 14, 2025 — Birds are always up to something, and these entries captured an array of avians doing everything from impaling prey to drumming away.
Audubon Photography Awards