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10 Major Audubon Conservation Wins from 2016
December 27, 2016 — It's been a pretty good year for helping birds and the environment.
Listen to the Quirky Call of the Long-tailed Duck
December 26, 2016 — It's hard to mistake this bird.
The Year in Big Ancient-Bird Discoveries
December 23, 2016 — For many reasons, 2016 was a standout year for researchers. Fishy prehistoric puke is just one of them.
By Pitching In Around the Nest, Plover Dads Adapt to Warmer Temperatures
December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.
Hawaii Counts: Meet 10 Island Birds Now Eligible For Your Life List
December 22, 2016 — The American Birding Association recently voted to include Hawaii birds in their official checklist. Get to know some of the newcomers.
Want to Photograph Boreal Birds This Winter? Head to Minnesota's Sax-Zim Bog
December 21, 2016 — A winter haven for elusive northern species such as Great Gray Owls, the area is a popular destination for photographers and birders.
The Future of Ohio’s Renewable Energy Depends on John Kasich’s Veto
December 21, 2016 — Bird lovers and a bipartisan group of allies are hoping the governor will end the state’s freeze on clean energy standards.
How the Stealthy Saw-whet Owl Duped Scientists for a Century
December 20, 2016 — Once thought to be rare and non-migratory by researchers, it turns out this little owl is just the opposite.
South Polar Skuas Are a Bunch of Bird-Eating Bullies
December 19, 2016 — Seabirds beware.
One Birder's Yearlong Quest to Photograph Every Bird Species In Washington State
December 19, 2016 — In a different kind of big year, a Seattle woman set out to capture each of the state's birds and their various habitats.