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A bright yellow Prothonotary Warbler emerges from a cavity in a mossy cypress knee, a woody structure that grows near the base of a cypress tree.
To Protect Her Subjects, a Photographer Chooses Patience Over Playback
April 08, 2022 — Kelley Luikey wants birders and shutterbugs to recognize that playing recorded songs can stress vulnerable birds.
Let’s Celebrate! April is National Native Plant Month
April 08, 2022 — From the U.S. Senate to local homeowners’ associations, more people are recognizing the importance of native plants for birds and other wildlife.
Welcome to the Dark Side: Your Guide to Nocturnal Migration Birding
April 04, 2022 — Here’s everything you need to join a growing DIY community where the action heats up when the sun goes down.
Feral Honey Bees Pose a New Threat to Endangered Seabirds
April 01, 2022 — On the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i, the invasive insects can cause nest abandonment and even kill chicks when they invade burrows.
Ask Kenn: Are American Robins Really a Sign of Spring?
March 28, 2022 — Long considered a harbinger of warmer weather, the robin's seasonal movements are surprisingly complex, writes bird expert Kenn Kaufman.
Women In Flight
March 28, 2022 — Women conservationists have long been at the forefront of the movement to protect birds, but there is so much more we can and must do for the future of the movement.
10 Fun Facts About the American Woodcock
March 25, 2022 — Find out why one of North America’s oddest-looking birds is also among the most beloved.
Farms With Natural Habitat Gain More Benefits From Birds
March 23, 2022 — A study finds that weaving wild patches into farmland can attract more beneficial species, reducing crop damage and risks to food safety.
Generational Advancements in Great Salt Lake Water Policies this Year (Part 1)
March 22, 2022 — Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
Our Blueprint for a Resilient Lower Mississippi River
March 22, 2022 — On World Water Day, Audubon has identified the most important places for birds and people from Missouri to the Gulf Coast.