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At Alaska’s Yakutat Tern Festival, Seabirds and Local Culture Soar

February 12, 2025 — The annual event highlights the remote village’s terns and Alaska Native community.

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Water Wins (and Some Losses) You Might Have Missed in 2024

February 07, 2025 — Audubon’s work to protect water for birds and people continues.

Western Water News

Students in Washington DC Help Protect Migratory Bird Habitat

February 06, 2025 — Video highlights the connections made to far away places

Canada

Sounds That Matter: How Passive Acoustic Monitoring Transforms Science and Benefits the Community

January 31, 2025 — Three local partners of the Conserva Aves initiative in Colombia are implementing the training they received during the workshop on Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM). PAM is an effective tool for identifying the bird species that inhabit their territories, even the most elusive ones.

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In Research, Ignoring Female Birds Harms Scientific Understanding

January 30, 2025 — A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.

Science

Is It Audobon or Audubon?

January 24, 2025 — If you're looking for the bird people, U, not O, is the way to go. But either way, stick around!

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Responsible Offshore Wind Development is a Clear Win for Birds, the U.S. Economy, and our Climate

January 17, 2025 — Audubon's report shares how offshore wind can be balanced with the needs of communities and wildlife.

Renewable Energy

Legislative Session Begins in Arizona

January 16, 2025 — Audubon Southwest urges bipartisan solutions for rural groundwater management, needed investments to protect Arizona's lands and waters

Western Water News