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A bird is depicted with wings and tail outstretched, its head pointing straight up. The wings feature a splash of vibrant orange extending from its shoulders that fades to a soft blue-purple, and the tips of the wings and tail feathers are an inky black.
Reimagining the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
December 16, 2021 — Artist John Paul Brammer finds inspiration in Oklahoma’s expansive skies and Native American regalia.
Illustrated Aviary
Bird Protections Restored, and Key Process Advances to Strengthen Rules
December 14, 2021 — After bringing back critical protections in the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act, policymakers are considering changes that will build on the law for the future.
The State of the Colorado River Going into 2022
December 14, 2021 — The rules of the Colorado River need to match modern values and our climate realities.
Western Water News
The Audubon Mural Project Brings Birdsong to Life in Washington Heights
December 13, 2021 — An eye-catching and abstract new mixed media mural by artist Jessica Maffia is the first of the public-art project to focus on sound.
Audubon Mural Project
Amid a Drought Crisis, Inspiration from Our Work in Western Water for Birds and People
December 13, 2021 — In 2021, Audubon led the way in protecting rivers, lakes, and bird habitat in the West.
Western Water News
Audubon Spotlight: Zakiyyah Madyun is Piecing it All Together
December 06, 2021 — How an imaginative film graduate is using her passion for conservation to create entertaining videos for Audubon’s video channels.
Three Greater Yellowlegs.
The Important Role of “Swamplands” in the Fight Against Climate Change
December 01, 2021 — A look to the Hudson Bay Lowlands
Boreal Forests
Audubon Spotlight: Tania Romero Sees Death and Rebirth in the Shapes of Birds
November 29, 2021 — For the Debs Park program coordinator, birds are an important element of her identity and a connection to her ancestors.
Top Wins for Birds and People in 2021
November 29, 2021 — This year was uniquely challenging, but Audubon and its supporters achieved some incredible victories to support both birds and people.
Warmer Oceans Raise the ‘Divorce’ Rate Among Typically Loyal Albatross Pairs
November 24, 2021 — A new study of Black-browed Albatrosses provides a reminder that climate change can affect birds in unexpected ways.
Bird Science