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When Female Birds Are Overlooked, Conservation Suffers
March 23, 2020 — Ornithologists are trying to correct biases and misguided assumptions that can undermine environmental efforts and scientific knowledge.
Conservation History Provides Lessons We Should Heed
March 23, 2020 — By examining our past, we can navigate toward a better, safer future.
How to Pronounce 17 Tricky North American Bird Names
March 23, 2020 — Your unofficial official guide to sounding like a veteran birder.
Reimagining the Black Skimmer
March 22, 2020 — Ana Galvañ uses warm tones, stencil textures, and bold shapes to reimagine this graceful seabird.
A Special Message From Audubon's President and CEO Regarding COVID-19
March 21, 2020 — Amid the coronavirus pandemic, David Yarnold shares thoughts of empathy, compassion, and community.
Amid Global Pandemic, Federal Government Pushes Ahead on Fossil Fuel Leasing and Bird-Protection Rollbacks
March 19, 2020 — As the coronavirus crisis deepens, conservation groups are calling on the Interior Department to give a distressed public more time to comment on controversial policy changes.
Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings
March 18, 2020 — Created by an acoustic ecologist, the place-based soundscapes transport listeners across the globe.
Federal Land Beats Private Property for Protecting Endangered Species
March 16, 2020 — At a time of rollbacks for public land protections, a new study shows they’re crucial for keeping vulnerable wildlife populations intact.
Birding Is the Perfect Activity While Practicing Social Distancing
March 13, 2020 — This global pandemic has us all pretty freaked out. Handled responsibly, open space and wildlife observation might be just the balm you need.
20 Days, 7,500 Miles: Desertas Petrels’ Mind-Boggling Foraging Trips
March 13, 2020 — Using regional winds to their advantage, these rare seabirds fly as far and fast as they can to search out patches of food.