Bird and Conservation News

Which Bird Is the Fastest Runner?
September 25, 2017 — Find out how an emu, a roadrunner, and an ostrich would place in a race against each other—and a pair of Olympic sprinters.
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For Ranchers: FAQs on Audubon's Conservation Ranching Initiative
September 25, 2017 — Learn more about what conservation ranching means for ranchers.
Hurricane Irma Destroyed All Everglade Snail Kite Nests at Lake Okeechobee
September 22, 2017 — In total, 44 actives nests were lost—a stunning and tragic blow to the endangered raptor.
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What's at Stake: Making Farmland Work for Wildlife
September 21, 2017 — Audubon California's Samantha Arthur joined forces with dairy farmers to save the Tricolored Blackbird. The proposed USDA budget would see the partnership and possibly even the species go extinct.
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We Finally Know Zinke’s Official Monument Recommendations
September 18, 2017 — A leaked memo shows the Interior Secretary wants to shrink four western monuments and overhaul management of six others.
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How Baby Owls Nap Without Falling From Their Trees
September 18, 2017 — It's all about that toe strength.
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Where Do Ospreys Go in the Winter?
September 11, 2017 — While southern birds are often year-round residents, tracking data for one northern Osprey shows how extensive their migratory travels can be.
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On the Ground with Audubon Texas After Hurricane Harvey
September 08, 2017 — A tour of some of the affected islands shows the storm’s impacts, but also the surprising resilience of coastal ecosystems.
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More Plastic in the World Means More Plastic in Osprey Nests
September 06, 2017 — The amount of plastic trash ending up in the birds' nests appears to be increasing—with dangerous and deadly results.
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The Bar-tailed Godwit’s Annual Migration Is Utterly Astounding
September 01, 2017 — The birds fly nonstop from Alaska to New Zealand every fall. But disappearing tidal flats threaten their return journey.
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