Bird and Conservation News

Colorado River Remains in Crisis with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and Operations
March 20, 2026 — Audubon and partners cut through the conflict with a unique, basinwide perspective, championing the river’s health for the people and birds that rely on it.
Western Water
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive
Policy & Advocacy
A meadowlark sings, perched on a thin branch in a field.
On Capitol Hill, a Rancher’s Message: Grazing is Key to Healthy Grasslands
March 18, 2026
Conservation Ranching
Bird Monitoring and Habitat Renewal on the Cocopah Indian Reservation
March 10, 2026 — The Audubon-Cocopah partnership expands to include the Yuma Audubon Chapter.
Western Water
Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the Audubon Photography Awards
March 10, 2026 — Patience, empathy, and observation—qualities that transform moments in birds’ lives into visual stories of nature and conservation.
Audubon Photography Awards
A meadowlark perched on a wooden fence post.
America’s Birds Are Declining, The Farm Bill Can Help Turn the Tide
March 09, 2026 — As Congress advances the Farm Bill, strengthening voluntary conservation programs on farms, ranches, and forests is essential for birds, producers, and rural economies
Policy & Advocacy
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Minnesota
March 05, 2026
A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic Seabirds
February 26, 2026 — The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument plays a vital role in seabird conservation.
Coasts and Oceans
Profile of a bird standing on a small rock in the water.
What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic
February 25, 2026 — How bird migration connects us all.
Canada
A Call to Action: Conserving Avian Biodiversity in the Central Andes of Colombia
February 24, 2026 — Contemporary conservation approaches emphasize the importance of strengthening awareness and community participation through educational processes and the development of alternative livelihoods, key elements for improving habitat management and ensuring the effective implementation of conservation actions.