Bird and Conservation News

Great Blue Herons Need Alone Time, Too
August 20, 2018 — After all the “togetherness” of the nesting colonies, the stately birds spend the off-season by themselves.
Podcast
Why Maine's Baby Puffins Are Growing So Slowly This Year
August 16, 2018 — Many pufflings still have their immature downy feathers and have yet to fledge—signs of climate change tampering with seabird diets and survival.
News
Cocktails and Conservation Pair Perfectly at Seward Park Audubon Center
August 16, 2018 — The center's summer series 'Restoration with a Twist' mixes native plants and boozy drinks for a rewarding—and tasty—experience.
News
The Bald Eagle and the Endangered Species Act—an American Success Story
August 13, 2018 — This month marks the 11th anniversary of the Bald Eagle’s removal from the Endangered Species List.
Advocacy
New Proposals Could Significantly Weaken the Endangered Species Act
August 09, 2018
Audubon Advisory
Birds in Peril With a Proposed Dam on Mississippi’s Pearl River
August 09, 2018
Audubon Advisory
Plot Twist: Congress Is Considering a Law That Could Protect Hundreds More Birds
August 08, 2018 — The bipartisan Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would provide $1.3 billion a year for at-risk species and offer significant benefits for the country’s approach to conservation.
News
Birmingham Audubon Saves Terns After Beachgoers Destroy Hundreds of Eggs
August 07, 2018 — Although the colony of some 600 Least Tern nests took a serious hit, the birds managed to fledge 83 chicks this year.
News
What Are Fecal Sacs? Bird Diapers, Basically
August 07, 2018 — That's right, many chicks produce a portable case for their poop. Here are some possible reasons why.
News
Hear the Hauntingly Beautiful Call of the Common Loon
August 06, 2018 — Can you identify this diver's yodel as it carries across northern lakes?
Podcast