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I Think My First Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Was Tipsy
November 22, 2016 — Their specialized diets make these woodpeckers the botanists of the bird world, but it can also cause them to get boozy on occasion.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
A Shared Path Forward
November 21, 2016 — After a contentious election, Audubon remains dedicated to protecting birds and the places they—and we—need to thrive.
Audubon View
Why Frigatebirds Can't Float
November 21, 2016 — The seabirds can stay aloft over the open ocean for months, but they don't really have a choice.
Podcast
Why You Need to Start Digiscoping
November 18, 2016 — Add a camera or a cellphone to a scope and discover a whole new way of documenting nature. Here are some tips to get started.
Tips and How-Tos
U.S. Offshore Drilling Banned Along Arctic and Atlantic Coasts for Next Five Years
November 18, 2016 — A new federal leasing plan released today outlines where energy companies can look for oil while protecting vital bird habitat.
Climate
Noah Strycker's Global Big Year Record Has Been Broken
November 17, 2016 — And here’s what the former birding champ has to say about it.
News
The Surprising Way Seabird Poop Helps Keep the Arctic Cool
November 17, 2016 — New research suggests that the ammonia in seabird waste plays a part in the formation of sunlight-reflecting clouds.
News
Future Ice Melt Enough to List Species as Threatened Now
November 16, 2016 — A federal court has ruled that two bearded seal populations are threatened—not because they're in decline, but because their habitat is disappearing.
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The World’s Largest Marine Protected Area Is a Conservation Victory with Caveats
November 16, 2016 — The celebrated MPA in Antarctica’s Ross Sea was carved around fishing interests, scientists warn.
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