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Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 Audubon Photo Awards
December 08, 2020 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.
New Study Finds Humboldt Bay is Among the Most Important Places in the Entire Hemisphere for Migratory Shorebirds
December 07, 2020 — Its intertidal mudflats crowded with migratory shorebirds each year, this California bay is threatened by the aquaculture industry.
How Bird-Friendly Are Your Holiday Decorations?
December 04, 2020 — Artificial plants, string, and netting can harm birds. Here's how to make your decor safe for them—and, with a bit of effort, even welcoming.
These 5 Threatened Places Could Be Spared Under Biden
December 04, 2020 — From coastal Alaska to a Georgia swamp, public lands that lost protection in the Trump years may get a reprieve in the new administration.
Modernizing the Ocean Energy Economy
December 04, 2020 — The Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act will address the climate crisis by reducing our carbon footprint in the ocean.
Top Wins for Birds 2020: State Efforts to Address Climate Change
December 04, 2020 — Audubon worked at the state and municipal level to enact policies that help us build a sustainable energy future.
The Border Wall Has Been ‘Absolutely Devastating' for People and Wildlife
December 01, 2020 — President-elect Joe Biden's pledge to halt construction is a start, but activists say tearing down the barrier is ultimately what's needed.
Rulers of the Upper Realm, Thunderbirds Are Powerful Native Spirits
November 30, 2020 — Also known as Thunderers or Thunderbeings, the bird-like spirits’ particular attributes and stories can vary by tribe and even family line.
Top Wins for Birds in 2020
November 25, 2020 — This year brought unprecedented challenges, but Audubon and its supporters still achieved important victories to help protect both birds and people.
Ask Kenn: How Did the Evening Grosbeak Get Its Misleading Name?
November 25, 2020 — In this month's Ask Kenn!, bird expert Kenn Kaufman shares the surprising origins of the finch's moniker. Plus, why your feeder birds fight so much.