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Trump Administration Drastically Slashes Protections for Northern Spotted Owls
January 15, 2021 — The Interior secretary cut more than one-third from the bird's critical habitat just after his department said it should be listed as endangered.
More Food on the Table for New England's Puffins and Terns
January 14, 2021 — Federal fishery managers took decisive action to protect Atlantic herring, a fish many seabirds eat.
Artificial Lighting May Shift Bird Migration by More Than a Week, New Research Says
January 14, 2021 — Purple Martins exposed to bright nighttime light migrated eight days early—which could lead to starvation at their breeding grounds.
In Praise of the Great-tailed Grackle, a Bird That Doesn't Need Your Respect
January 11, 2021 — Few species are as polarizing as these urbanites, but one thing is indisputable: Their ubiquity is a sign of their adaptability and success.
Top Arizona Water Priorities for the Legislature this Year
January 07, 2021 — A fresh look at how the statehouse can support Arizona’s waterways.
Principales prioridades del agua de Arizona para la legislatura este año
January 07, 2021 — Una nueva mirada a cómo la casa estatal puede apoyar las vías fluviales de Arizona
Audubon for Kids | Nature Activities, DIY, Lessons for Home
January 06, 2021
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Faces Its Biggest Threat Yet This Week
January 04, 2021 — After decades of attempts, Wednesday will bring the first-ever sale of oil leases in the wild Alaskan haven, with a tundra-damaging seismic survey soon to follow—unless a judge steps in.
Government Proposes First Take Permit for Condor Deaths at a Wind Farm
December 23, 2020 — As endangered California Condors recover, they are veering toward wind turbines. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is preparing for the inevitable.
Where Will Rocky the Northern Saw-whet Owl Spend the Holidays?
December 22, 2020 — To learn where the beloved Rockefeller Center Christmas tree owl will go for the winter, Audubon's Migratory Bird Initiative spoke to owl researcher Sean Beckett.