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12 Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards
November 26, 2019 — Every year our competition attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out this year's highlights.
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November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $150–$300 range.
The Wild Blue Turkey That Blew My Mind
November 26, 2019 — Appreciating the avian diversity that’s there to astound us—if only we look.
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November 26, 2019 — The top-scoring binoculars in the $300–$500 range.
The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey
November 25, 2019 — Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.
Margaret Atwood Insists Birds Matter to Everyone—Whether They Realize It or Not
November 25, 2019 — Birds inspire the acclaimed writer, poet, and conservation advocate—as seen in five avian-themed poems she shares with Audubon readers.
Where Have All the Short-tailed Shearwaters Gone?
November 22, 2019 — The delay and reduced numbers of shearwaters arriving in southern Australia are likely tied to this year's mass die-offs in the Bering Sea.
Are Parrots Strategic Eaters—or Just a Bunch of Slobs?
November 21, 2019 — Research confirms that parrots around the world are messy foragers, but some scientists think it could be a strategy to grow tastier fruit.
The Best Places to See Seabirds Without Getting Seasick
November 20, 2019 — Visit one of these five famous seawatching destinations on your next birding adventure.
These Birds Need Their Personal Space
November 18, 2019 — Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, and other birds of prey keep to themselves, with some pairs maintaining a nesting territory roughly the size of Chicago.