All Bird and Conservation News

Portrait of Jimmy Carter sitting outside on a bench.
President Carter was an enthusiastic birder and an early champion for climate action
January 08, 2025 — The former president, who passed away last month, championed historic legislation and was honored by the National Audubon Society for his work.
Advocacy
Tanya Ball sitting on a log during a video shoot.
Kaska Land Guardians Use Audio Recorders to Identify Birds on their Ancestral Lands
December 26, 2024 — Video highlights their work to protect important bird habitat for future generations
Boreal Forests
10 Conservation Takeaways from the closing days of the 118th Congress – 7 Wins & 3 Misses
December 24, 2024
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A White-breasted Nuthatch clings upside down to a tree against an out-of-focus orange background.
How Changes In Birding Allowed for an Epic Milestone in 2024
December 20, 2024 — Earlier this year, Peter Kaestner became the first to see 10,000 different bird species in a lifetime. What does the future of birding hold?
Red-necked Phalarope swimming.
Ross River Dena Council and Canadian Governments Sign Historic Agreement
December 19, 2024 — It is a major step towards protecting critically important and culturally significant wildlife habitat in the Yukon
Boreal Forests
These 7 Books About Plants Deserve a Spot on Your Birding Bookshelf
December 18, 2024 — From how bees see the world to what berries can teach us about the economy, these recent titles provide an infusion of botanical wonder.
Books
Small brown bird with yellow tufts on its head floats in calm water
California Voters Said Yes to Prop 4, a Win for Birds, People, and Our Shared Future
December 16, 2024 — Consistent advocacy work across Audubon's community helped make this important public investment happen.
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A Cerulean Warbler perches on a thin, leafy branch.
The Cerulean Warbler Is In Decline but Help Is on the Way
December 13, 2024 — Recent studies using tracking technology pinpoint the warbler habitat where conservation is most urgently needed.
Brooke Bateman in winter gear stands outside in the snow with binoculars.
Brooke Bateman Takes the Reins of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count
December 12, 2024 — Our Senior Director of Climate and Community Science invites you to join the longest-running bird count and describes what it means to science and to her family.
Christmas Bird Count
Top Audubon Stories in 2024: Policy and Advocacy
December 12, 2024 — Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our policy and advocacy achievements from the last 12 months.
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