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A Double-crested Cormorant flies over a body of water next to transmission towers and lines.

A Well-Connected Western Grid Benefits Birds and Communities

July 31, 2026 — Governors from 11 western states signed a bipartisan agreement to strengthen interregional transmission planning.

Birds and Clean Energy

A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.

Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act

July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery

Policy & Advocacy

Inspiring Campers with Science and Summer Fun!

July 10, 2026 — 2026 Summer Camp at the Randall Davey Audubon Center

SOUTHWEST Randall Davey

Chapters' Corner, Summer 2026

July 09, 2026 — News from local chapters in New Mexico and Arizona

SOUTHWEST Audubon Chapters

Audubon's New Report Meets the Urgency of the Moment at Great Salt Lake

July 09, 2026 — The Great Salt Lake Birds and Habitat Assessment offers finding to guide coordinated efforts to save this vital ecosystem.

Western Water

Water Quality Protections Advance in New Mexico

July 09, 2026 — Audubon Southwest testified in favor of protecting ephemeral streams, playas, and wetlands—emphasizing their importance for birds and other wildlife.

SOUTHWEST Western Water

Ode to the Yellow-breasted Chat

July 09, 2026 — A glimpse into a bird with an endless song

SOUTHWEST Bird News

Ambalema: The Colombian Town Building Its Future Around Birds

July 07, 2026 — Birdwatching tourism is transforming the biodiversity of the Magdalena River into economic opportunities for local communities.

Audubon Americas

Birds and Oil Palm: Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes

July 06, 2026 — A new manual from Audubon and Fedepalma—the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers—shows how oil palm production and birds can coexist across Colombia's diverse landscapes.

Colombia