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How Birding Ended This Indie Musician's Creative Block
July 12, 2019 — Birds sparked Stephan Nance's recovery from trauma. Now their sets have so many avian shout-outs, fans get a checklist to catch them all.
As the Rockies Melt, This Rare Nesting Bird Will Have Nowhere to Go
July 12, 2019 — In Wyoming, the Black Rosy-Finch, one of the continent’s least-known, least-accessible birds, may prove a bellwether for a retreating alpine ecosystem—if an intrepid scientist can track its numbers.
Reimagining the Wood Duck
July 12, 2019 — Returning to her roots, illustrator Melinda Beck gives new life to the waterfowl’s stunning plumage.
These Photos Reveal the Pollination Secrets of Florida’s Most Elusive Flower
July 11, 2019 — Despite extensive efforts, nobody had ever definitively documented the pollination of the ghost orchid, a mysterious plant that grows in the towering trees of the Everglades—until now.
How to Be a Super Advocate
July 11, 2019 — Turn your love of birds into a powerful force of good.
Birds Rely on Native Plants, and Our Photos Should Reflect That
July 11, 2019 — If images only show avian species, you’re leaving out the bigger picture.
The 2019 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
July 11, 2019 — Get ready to be amazed by this year's selection of eye-popping images.
Grazing Like It’s 1799: How Ranchers Can Bring Back Grassland Birds
July 10, 2019 — A new ranching generation is taking cues from historical bison herds to help prairies, wildlife, and their businesses survive the next century.
Birds of a Feather Kickflip Together in a New Crowdfunded Video Game
July 09, 2019 — A breakout hit, ‘SkateBIRD’ is a pet project for one seasoned developer and avian fan.
Musicians of All Styles Draw Inspiration From Birds
July 08, 2019 — Listen to samba, instrumental, and jazz pieces modeled after penguins, meadowlarks, and more.