All Bird and Conservation News

July 31, 2020 — As Audubon deepens its commitment to antiracism, we owe members and others a full accounting and reckoning with John James Audubon himself.

July 31, 2020 — The National Audubon Society’s namesake looms large, like his celebrated bird paintings. But he also enslaved people and held white supremacist views, reflecting ethical failings that it is time to bring to the fore.

July 31, 2020 — This year's top shots delight with dazzling colors and fresh perspectives.

July 31, 2020 — Reopening the Yuma Desalting Plant—with its ancient technology—too expensive and too damaging.

July 29, 2020 — The Great American Outdoors Act provides billions of dollars to protect and improve public lands, but some advocates say the funding source—fossil-fuel revenue—isn't a long-term solution.

July 29, 2020 — Over the past 14 years, Martin Guth has built a monopoly on some of the world's rarest birds. Will his secretive organization ultimately help the parrots—or push to them closer to extinction?

July 29, 2020 — A glut of natural gas has led to a U.S. production surge in tiny plastic pellets, called nurdles, that are washing up on coasts by the millions.

July 27, 2020 — Flexible tools and timed releases help support people and birds in central New Mexico.

July 27, 2020 — Powerful gapers have stronger muscles for opening the bill than for closing it—perfect for prying objects open to reveal the morsels inside.

July 23, 2020 — Youth Environmental Summit 2020 will provide advocacy training and networking for environmentally minded college students across the political spectrum.