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A bright yellow bird perches on a thin, green vine.
U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere
April 08, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act now must pass the Senate.
Advocacy
Recycle Plastic Bird
Plastic: The New Human Diet
April 05, 2024 — Recent studies indicate that more than 5 grams of plastic (like eating your credit card) enter our bodies weekly through food, beverages, clothing, and personal care products, among others; with a harmful impact on our organs, health, and to other ecosystems.  To raise awareness of this reality, Audubon Americas held the second National Plastic Symposium in Panama.
Two plovers sit in the sand on a beach next to washed up seaweed.
It’s Nesting Season: Don’t Forget to Share the Shore with Coastal Birds
April 04, 2024 — Birds like plovers and terns need our help to safely raise their chicks on beaches this summer.
Coasts and Oceans
A King Eider with a colorful beak bobs in the water.
Conservation and Climate Provisions Prioritized in Biden Administration’s Annual Budget Request
April 02, 2024 — The FY25 request to Congress is not binding, but indicates a commitment to efforts that benefit birds.
Advocacy
Moustached Turca (Pteroptochos megapodius)
Partnerships and conservation: how is ENCA moving forward in Chile?
April 01, 2024 — Time flies. At the beginning of 2024, we celebrated the second anniversary of the official launch of the National Bird Conservation Strategy in Chile (known as ENCAChile for its initials in Spanish). Audubon is collaborating with 24 other institutions, sharing its strategic vision, funding, and experience in the implementation of the ENCA, which is already showing positive results.
A Golden-winged Warbler perches on the side of a plant with reddish leaves.
Audubon Events Marking Earth Day 2024
April 01, 2024 — State offices and chapters across the Audubon network are marking Earth Day on and around April 22.
Audubon in Action
gray bird with a yellow bill and a white neck in green foliage
A Future for Birds and People in the Colorado River Basin
March 29, 2024 — Audubon and partner NGOs propose an alternative for post-2026 operations.
Western Water News
Bug Out With the Birds by Finding an Insect Hatch
March 29, 2024 — Want to observe a colorful array of hungry avians? Check out one of these hatches.
News
Coordinated Conservation and Filling Data Gaps for Saline Lake Bird Populations Needed
March 28, 2024 — Amid listing petition, Audubon is focused on increased resources and sound science.
Western Water News
President Biden Elevates Importance of Wetlands, Clean Water for World Water Day
March 23, 2024 — Audubon supports new White House initiatives that will protect birds and communities.
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