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Aerial view of the Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Pine Island in Corolla, North Carolina. Justin Cook
Putting Wetlands to Work for Disaster Recovery
April 27, 2021 — Audubon's policy platform lays out the need for natural infrastructure to protect birds and people in the face of climate change.
Lotem Taylor during a hike through Glacier National Park in 2017. Moriah Taylor
Audubon Spotlight: Lotem Taylor is Everywhere in Audubon
April 27, 2021 — For a GIS and data analyst for Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative and Science team, placing yourself in context with your surroundings is what makes mapping so powerful.
American Goldfinch. Lynn Cleveland/Audubon Photography Awards
President Biden’s “Skinny” Budget Request Highlights Goals for Climate, Conservation, and Equity
April 26, 2021 — Initial budget proposal includes major investments in reducing emissions, restoring habitat, building equity, and climate resilience.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Johnny Stutzman/Audubon Photography Awards
Critical Habitat Finally Designated for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
April 23, 2021 — Although smaller area designated, Audubon encouraged by final rule.
Western Water News
What Do We Do About John James Audubon?
April 23, 2021 — The founding father of American birding soared on the wings of white privilege. The birding community and organizations that bear his name must grapple with this racist legacy to create a more just, inclusive world.
The docks in Beaufort, North Carolina, where the author's adventure began. Megan Mayhew Bergman
Seeking Home Aboard the Night Heron
April 23, 2021 — The pandemic prodded me to fulfill a lifelong dream of living on a boat. I’m learning the ropes surrounded by the birds of my North Carolina childhood.
COVID-19
Striated Caracara. Andrew Stanworth
Unraveling the Mystery of the Caracara
April 21, 2021 — In “A Most Remarkable Creature,” musician Jonathan Meiburg seeks to understand one of the world’s most peculiar birds.
Books
Periodical cicadas from Brood X during their last emergence in 2004. Michael Ventura/Alamy
Birds May Hold Clues to the 'Bizarre' Life Cycle of Brood X Cicadas
April 19, 2021 — Billions of cicadas will emerge in the eastern United States this spring, presenting a once-in-a-17-year opportunity for scientists to understand how they shape populations of birds and other species.
Science
A red bird with gray wings sits on the branch with green spiky pine needles. A Pine Grosbeak sits on a branch. Doug Kliewer/Audubon Photography Awards
How We Can Work Together to Build a Vision to Address Climate Change
April 16, 2021 — The Leaders Summit on Climate is the perfect opportunity to recommit to birds and people and the places we all need.
Boreal Forests
This Producer's Joyful Bird Beats Are Wowing TikTok
April 16, 2021 — So Wylie learned last year that owl calls are "kind of fire." Now she is expanding her catchy avian collection.
Culture