Culture
Birding Like It’s 1899: Inside a Blockbuster American West Video Game
January 2, 2019 — In "Red Dead Redemption 2," a birder finds joy and despair in a realistic portrayal of wildlife in the pre-conservation era.
Meet the Cream Puffin, Your New Holiday Baking Challenge
December 21, 2018 — “Seabird Sue” Schubel wants your family—and Martha Stewart—to taste these Audubon camp favorites.
Reimagining the Tricolored Heron
December 17, 2018 — With a doomed frog and Mexican flair, illustrator Llew Mejia adds a fresh take on this classic print.
A Mysterious Illegal Egg Trade Imperils Kenya’s Owls
December 14, 2018 — The raptors are already some of the most persecuted birds in Africa. Now their eggs are being stolen for witchcraft—but few seem to know or care.
Birdy Cocktails for the Holiday Season
December 7, 2018 — Need another way to rave about birds to your non-birder friends? Break the ice with these avian-inspired cocktails!
Are Birds Actually Government-Issued Drones? So Says a New Conspiracy Theory Making Waves (and Money)
November 16, 2018 — Hatched by a 20-year-old college student, the Birds Aren’t Real movement has drawn intrigue and scorn on Instagram, Reddit, and Twitter.
This New Guide Finally Simplifies Gull IDs
November 14, 2018 — By encouraging us to focus on the basics, veteran authors Pete Dunne and Kevin Karlson strive to make gulls less intimidating.
A New Book Illustrates the Story of Birds on Every Continent
November 8, 2018 — Jane Kim's mural documents the rise of Aves across the world, while staying true to the artist’s aesthetic.
Is the Mothman of West Virginia an Owl?
October 26, 2018 — More than 50 years after the first sighting, the best explanation for the infamous cryptid might be a nocturnal bird of prey. Audubon investigates.
On the Job With the Tower of London's Ravenmaster
October 24, 2018 — In his remarkable new memoir, Christopher Skaife tells of the birds and the humble beginnings that have defined his eminent role in England.
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