Bird and Conservation News

A Bobolink singing, perched in tall grass.
What the House Farm Bill Means for Birds, Working Lands, and Conservation
May 15, 2026 — A review of the House-passed Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and an eye to what comes next
Policy & Advocacy
Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert Honored with Audubon’s Rachel Carson Award
May 14, 2026 — Audubon celebrates environmental writing at its preeminent Women in Conservation event.
News
A Pileated Woodpecker clinging to a moss-covered tree trunk in a forest habitat.
The Good Neighbor Authority—The Most Important Forest Management Tool You’ve Probably Never Heard of
May 12, 2026 — The Good Neighbor Authority eases cooperation when things get messy.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
A bright blue mountain bluebird sits on the branches of a dry bush.
How a Once Obscure Federal Law Could Shape America’s Public Lands for Decades
May 12, 2026 — The Congressional Review Act is increasingly part of discussions about   the management of our national parks, monuments and wildlife refuges.
Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Greater Sage-Grouse displaying its tail feathers during a bright sunset in a grasslands landscape.
What’s next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?
May 12, 2026 — The future of this species is tied to the health of the sagebrush and the implementation of recently finalized public land use plans
Sagebrush
Building on a Continent of Birds: CAF’s Northern Regional Hub and Bird-Friendly Architecture
May 08, 2026 — Collisions with buildings have become one of the leading causes of this mortality, especially due to the extensive use of glass surfaces in these structures. This is because by reflecting the sky, trees, or surrounding vegetation, these facades create the illusion of a continuous habitat.
Five Migratory Birds That Depend on Built-Up Areas
May 08, 2026 — Legislation aimed at funding projects where people live and work needs your support
Cities, Towns and Parks
Planting Native Trees in the Colorado River Delta Is Bringing Breeding Birds Back
May 04, 2026 — Two decades of bird surveys show riverside bird specialists returning to restored floodplains.
Western Water
roseate spoonbill standing on a branch
New Partnership with Bishop-Parker Foundation Improves Outcomes for Wading Birds
April 29, 2026 — Thank you to Bishop-Parker Foundation for supporting Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries’ work protecting colonial waterbird islands in Manatee County!
Sixteen Years Later, Gulf Birds are Still Recovering from Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
April 20, 2026 — Restoration is addressing damage to threatened and endangered species—but sustained commitment is critical to protect hard-won gains.
Coasts and Oceans