All Bird and Conservation News

A landscape of a river.
Audubon Provides Water to Albuquerque’s Rio Grande Stretch to Protect Birds, Fish, and Communities
August 31, 2023 — Through partnerships, Audubon helps to keep the Rio Grande alive in town.
Western Water News
A photo of a Least Tern parent holding a worm towards its chick, which has its mouth open, on the beach.
Dog Lover to Dog Lover: It’s Time to Share the Shore
August 31, 2023 — As shorebirds face innumerable obstacles to survive, small actions like leashing our pets or sticking to dog-friendly beaches can go a long way.
Coasts and Oceans
Wet American Golden-Plover standing on the ground.
Tullik’s Odyssey Continues into the Boreal Forest and Across Canada
August 24, 2023 — An interview with Jeff Wells, Vice President of Boreal Conservation with National Audubon Society on the American Golden-Plover Southbound Migration Project.
International
How the Breeding Season Teaches Us More About Migratory Birds
August 23, 2023 — During the brief windows when migratory birds are busy breeding and relatively stationary, migration researchers leap into action to unravel the mysteries of their journeys.
Migratory Bird Initiative
A bright yellow bird perches on a thorny branch against a blurred green background.
The Colorado River is Unpredictable, but its Policies and Management Shouldn’t Be
August 22, 2023 — Audubon weighs in on federal decisions in the short and long-term.
Western Water News
Great Blue Heron flies over water
Inflation Reduction Act is Making a Difference for Water Resources, Rural Communities, Birds
August 16, 2023 — Significant climate legislation one year after passage.
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Louisiana’s Most Ambitious Coastal Restoration Project Finally Takes Off
August 10, 2023 — By redirecting Mississippi River sediment, the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion will combat the state’s land-loss crisis.
Coasts and Oceans
We Need Bird-Friendly Transmission to Fight Climate Change. Getting There Will Take Collective Action.
August 09, 2023 — By working together, we can help build the transmission grid birds need.
Renewable Energy
Herefords Support Habitat at Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Orvis Cattle Company
August 08, 2023 — Rotational grazing works for grassland birds in the Audubon Conservation Ranching program
Working Lands
The 14 year old Painted Bunting being held.
‘Old Man Bunting’ Nearly Breaks the Age Record for Painted Buntings
July 31, 2023 — A male Painted Bunting visited a South Carolina backyard for 14 years, making him one of the oldest birds ever documented for the species.
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