News

For This Budding Naturalist, Time With Dad Makes Photography a Perfect Hobby
September 28, 2020 — At age seven, Ryan Cassella documented the American Robin family nesting in his family's yard.
Behind the Shot
Scientists Are Unraveling the American Robin's Surprisingly Mysterious Migration
September 28, 2020 — Researchers hope new studies of these widespread birds will reveal their movements—and tip us off to disease outbreaks and other threats.
New Report Highlights the Importance of the Seal River Watershed
September 28, 2020 — The area is a critically important breeding and migratory stopover for huge numbers of waterfowl, including Common Goldeneye and Black Scoter.
Boreal Forests
These Fantastic Photos Show Birds Thriving With Native Plants
September 28, 2020 — Enjoy some of our favorite submissions to the Plants for Birds category of the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards.
Audubon Photography Awards
In a Tumultuous Year, Science and Steadfast Action Provide a Path Forward
September 28, 2020 — Our fall issue spotlights researchers and conservationists doing what it takes, in the face of overwhelming odds, to keep people and birds safe.
Letter From the Editor
Audubon Remembers David Ford, Former National Board Chair
September 28, 2020 — During 13 years on the national board, Ford championed transformative, science-based conservation that helped shape modern Audubon.
Street Trees Could Plant the Seed for a More Equitable Los Angeles
September 27, 2020 — The city has a growing green canopy, but its benefits aren't equally distributed. Meet the woman charged with changing that.
Reimagining the Black-billed Magpie
September 27, 2020 — Artist Lauren Tamaki captures the chatter of these vocal western corvids.
Illustrated Aviary
Inside Germany’s Giant, Hungry, Flightless-Bird Problem
September 26, 2020 — Greater Rheas, native to South America, are thriving in northern Europe—and coming into conflict with farmers whose crops they eat.
False Springs: How Earlier Spring With Climate Change Wreaks Havoc on Birds
September 25, 2020 — An early spring may sound lovely after a long winter, but can be disastrous for wildlife.