All Bird and Conservation News

The Arctic Is No Longer A Safe Haven for Breeding Shorebirds
November 13, 2018 — Predators now wipe out 70 percent of shorebird nests in the far north, a shift in historical patterns that scientists pin on climate change.
Eight Natural Resource Issues for the next U.S. Senator from Arizona
November 13, 2018 — No issue defines Arizona’s past and its future more than water.
Find Some Dapper Ducks This Fall
November 12, 2018 — North America is home to several striking drakes, and autumn is the best season to see their fresh plumage.
One Person’s Leftovers Are Another Person’s Treasure
November 09, 2018 — Extra sand is an outcome of all dredging projects, and Audubon wants to use it to rebuild a vital nesting island in South Carolina.
An Open Letter to the Central Park Mandarin Duck
November 09, 2018 — cc: all other hot ducks
Good News for Puffins in the Northeast
November 08, 2018 — Federal Judge Protects Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Photo of two American Oystercatchers on the beach.
Audubon Releases One-Month Hurricane Florence Damage Assessment Report
November 08, 2018
Birds Inherited Colorful Eggs From Dinosaurs
November 05, 2018 — New research has found yet another link between modern avians and their ancestors.
Why Are All Those Chickadees, Nuthatches, and Kinglets Hanging Out?
November 05, 2018 — As colder weather sets in, some small birds form mixed flocks to increase their chances of survival.
A Hunter’s Plea Against Poisoned Ammunition
November 02, 2018 — In a New York Times op-ed, Jim Minick outlines the many ways lead threatens public safety and the sanctity of birds.