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An illustration of 3 cartoon ducks—Surf Scoter, Northern Shoveler, and Red-breasted Merganser—each with labels describing distinctive features.
An Ode to Weird Duck Time
November 29, 2022 — Cartoonist Rosemary Mosco reflects on a season that’s special to her—and not only because she invented it.
Top Audubon Successes of 2022
November 23, 2022 — Audubon took a huge leap forward this year protecting birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our achievements from the last 12 months.
The Colorado River Compact at 100
November 22, 2022 — Can it survive another century?
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‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
November 17, 2022 — A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
An Osprey sitting in the Boat House nest while a boat is out on the water in the background.
For the First Time, Osprey Chicks Have Successfully Fledged from Hog Island’s Boathouse Nest
November 10, 2022 — Hog Island’s annual service week leads to a nesting win for on-cam fish hawks Dory and Skiff.
A rufous hummingbird seats on a branch.
The State of the Birds Report is a Call to Action. These Policies Will Help.
November 09, 2022 — New report shows a pathway to bring birds back with key policy opportunities.
Birds of Great Salt Lake’s South Arm Ecosystem Threatened
November 04, 2022 — As Gilbert Bay’s water level declines and salinity levels rise, what birds are at risk?
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Southwest North Dakota Shade Ranch Certified as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat
November 04, 2022 — Shade Ranch herd is working for birds in Audubon Conservation Ranching program
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Regional Shorebird Surveys Provide a Look at Changing Habitat Around the West
October 27, 2022 — On-the-ground assessments of how drought is impacting birds in the Great Basin.
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