All Bird and Conservation News

Five Bird Calls That Will Make You Laugh
September 10, 2015 — Check out these dumb (but endearing) sounds, courtesy of The Birdist.
Birds in the News
10 Cool Facts About Climate-Threatened Birds
September 08, 2015 — How is a hummingbird like a Ferrari? Plus more weird facts.
Climate-Threatened Birds
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Spot on the Endangered Species List Is in Jeopardy
September 04, 2015 — A Texas judge ruled in favor of a major oil and gas group and reversed the ruling to list the bird.
News
Birds Don’t Like (Fake) Traffic
September 04, 2015 — An experimental roadway of noise shows how the sound of traffic scares and hurts birds.
Birds in the News
As Sage-Grouse Decision Looms, West Holds Its Breath
September 03, 2015 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife will decide whether to list the bird by the end of September.
Conservation
99 Percent of Seabird Species Could Be Tainted With Plastic by 2050, Science Says
September 03, 2015 — A new study shows that the plastic problem in our oceans is bigger than we thought . . . and it’s about to get worse.
News
Finding Birds and Natural Beauty in an Urban Oasis
September 03, 2015 — Audubon Chicago Region is sparking conversations about birds and climate change in the heart of the Windy City.
Audubon Climate Heroes
Wes Craven, Renowned Director, Dies at 76
August 31, 2015 — The bird lover also served on Audubon California’s board.
Obituary
New Research Details Warblers’ Mystery Treks
August 31, 2015 — No one knew exactly where Prothonotary Warblers went for the winter—until now.
Audubon in Action
Audubon CEO: Katrina’s Lessons Still Haven’t Sunk In
August 28, 2015 — A decade after the devastating hurricane, New Orleans is still more vulnerable than it should be. David Yarnold explains what still needs to be done.
Audubon in Action