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Another Consequence of Suppressing Wildfire: Trees Are Invading the Prairie
October 29, 2020 — Left unburned, woody vegetation is crowding out habitat, but proactive landowners are learning to use fire to restore America’s grasslands.
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Philadelphia Sees Largest Mass Collision Event in the City in 70 Years
October 27, 2020 — Reflecting on the “gruesome and overwhelming” day, experts remain hopeful that the event will inspire action for bird-friendly communities.
Delaware River Watershed
Western Cormorants Face 'Collapse' Under a Government Plan, Scientists Warn
October 26, 2020 — A federal proposal to manage fishery conflicts by killing more fish-eating Double-crested Cormorants is built on deeply flawed data, experts say.
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Glistening Glass Sculptures in the Desert Explore Bird Molt and Gender Transition
October 23, 2020 — Through science and art, Silas Fischer explores the connection between Gray Vireos and the researcher's own queerness.
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Endangered Birds Were Dying Where They Shouldn't. Now Scientists Know Why.
October 20, 2020 — A new study reveals the surprising cross-border migration to Mexico of the rare and elusive Yuma Ridgway’s Rail.
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Arizona’s Often-dry Streams Now under Threat Due to Clean Water Act Rollback
October 15, 2020 — New Audubon analysis explains benefits of ephemeral streams to communities and birds, and makes a case for protecting them.
Western Water News
Nearly Half of the Cassia Crossbill's Population Could Be Lost After Wildfire
October 14, 2020 — The birds live on two small mountain ranges in Idaho, and a blaze recently engulfed one of them. “Our alarm levels should be red," scientist says.
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The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’
October 09, 2020 — After decades of declining populations and habitat loss, the elusive subspecies is now listed under the Endangered Species Act.
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Audubon’s Delaware River Watershed Program Takes Flight with Key Conservation Funding
October 09, 2020 — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program supports bird conservation in three critical regions of the watershed.
Delaware River Watershed
Duck Stamp Artists Turn to Spent Shotgun Shells to Meet New Pro-Hunting Mandate
October 06, 2020 — The government art competition now requires hunting imagery, a change that some wildlife painters say undermines its conservation message.
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