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Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowl’s stunning plumage.
Illustrated Aviary
These Photos Reveal the Pollination Secrets of Florida’s Most Elusive Flower
July 11, 2019 — Despite extensive efforts, nobody had ever definitively documented the pollination of the ghost orchid, a mysterious plant that grows in the towering trees of the Everglades—until now.
How to Be a Super Advocate
July 11, 2019 — Turn your love of birds into a powerful force of good.
Audubon View
Birds Rely on Native Plants, and Our Photos Should Reflect That
July 11, 2019 — If images only show avian species, you’re leaving out the bigger picture.
Letter From the Editor
The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
July 11, 2019 — Get ready to be amazed by this year's selection of eye-popping images.
Audubon Photography Awards
Grazing Like It’s 1799: How Ranchers Can Bring Back Grassland Birds
July 10, 2019 — A new ranching generation is taking cues from historical bison herds to help prairies, wildlife, and their businesses survive the next century.
Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
Musicians of All Styles Draw Inspiration From Birds
July 08, 2019 — Listen to samba, instrumental, and jazz pieces modeled after penguins, meadowlarks, and more.
Podcast
Hello, Mountain-gem! The 2019 Update To North American Bird Names Is Here.
July 05, 2019 — An emerging duck trio and some other new labels to consider.
Fast-Acting Kākāpō Scientists Curb Fungal Disease That Killed Seven Birds
July 03, 2019 — Quick thinking and donations from concerned fans have quelled the aspergillosis outbreak, though 13 of the big, green parrots remain ill.