All Bird and Conservation News

New Senate Bill Threatens U.S.—Mexico Cooperation, Environment, and Birds of Lower Colorado River
July 31, 2020 — Reopening the Yuma Desalting Plant—with its ancient technology—too expensive and too damaging.
Western Water News
Nuevo proyecto de ley del Senado amenaza a EE. UU.—Cooperación de México, Medio Ambiente y Aves del bajo Río Colorado
July 31, 2020 — Reabrir la Planta Desaladora de Yuma—con su tecnología antigua—demasiado caro y demasiado dañino
Western Water News
In Driest Year in Half Century, Audubon Releases Water into Rio Grande to Sustain Flows
July 27, 2020 — Flexible tools and timed releases help support people and birds in central New Mexico.
Western Water News
Blackbirds Are Built For a Distinctive Feeding Style Known as ‘Gaping’
July 27, 2020 — Powerful gapers have stronger muscles for opening the bill than for closing it—perfect for prying objects open to reveal the morsels inside.
Podcast
Transmission Lines and Birds
July 21, 2020 — We need a rapid build-out of transmission for a clean energy future. This provides an opportunity to build a bird-friendly grid.
Solar Power and Birds
July 21, 2020 — Responsibly sited solar power is one way to help combat climate change.
Wind Power and Birds
July 21, 2020 — Properly sited wind power can help protect birds from climate change.
Conservation
Do You Know the West's Two Phoebes?
July 20, 2020 — Black and Say's Phoebes share much of the same territory, but they prefer very different habitats.
News
Audubon Analysis: House Spending Bills Address Conservation Needs for Birds, People, and Places
July 20, 2020 — The appropriations bills wending through Congress will help communities and birds everywhere through increases in important programs.
Conservation