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Meet the Bird Guide and Blogger on a Mission to Keep Women Birders Safe
January 07, 2022 — Tiffany Kersten spent 2021 shining a light on the dangers many birders face in the field—and broke a birding record along the way.
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Dead, leafless trees stand tall within a salt marsh on Maryland's coast.
Ghost Forests Could Provide Respite for Marsh Birds as Coastal Habitat Disappears
January 05, 2022 — Scientists want to ensure that swaths of trees killed by saltwater flooding are more than dead forest, but become quality marsh habitat for birds.
Climate
A plump gray bird with a black head and dark wing and tail tips perches on a slim branch, standing out against the green canopy behind it.
The Encouraging Comeback of the Azores Bullfinch
January 04, 2022 — At a time when most European bird populations are shrinking, the recovery of a Portuguese songbird is a bright spot that underscores the importance of habitat restoration.
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pipes lay across a partially constructed island of light-colored sand. the island is near shore, but surrounded by water.
One Good Turn Deserves Another
January 03, 2022 — A dredging operation provides material to restore Crab Bank, an important seabird sanctuary in Charleston Harbor.
Coasts and Oceans
Science Partners Demonstrate Importance of Adequate Water Levels for Birds at Great Salt Lake
December 22, 2021 — Analysis highlights the need to maintain and increase surface flows for birds.
Western Water News
Ask Kenn: What is the Most Widespread Bird in the World?
December 22, 2021 — Seems simple, doesn’t it? Think again.
Ask Kenn!
A man rides a horse through an area green with shrubs and cactuses. Behind him are small buildings at the foot of a steep mountain ridge.
The Grand Dream of an International Park With Mexico Meets a Complicated Reality
December 20, 2021 — Much has changed since F.D.R. called for a great transboundary conservation area spanning the Rio Grande, but the vision lives on. Is it an idea whose time has come—or come and gone?
From Audubon Magazine
Four birds sit near or in a patch of water. Three birds are out of focus; all three birds are dull red or orange. The one bird in focus, in the foreground and facing to the right, has a yellow body, light brown wings, and a small dark-brown eye. It’s dark gray bill is thick and the upper and lower portions taper to sharp points. These point cross over one another slightly.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards
December 20, 2021 — This stunning collection celebrates the beauty and ingenuity of 15 birds that do not often get the spotlight.
Audubon Photography Awards
6 Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment (and People)
December 17, 2021 — Birds play countless roles in healthy ecosystems—which is why preserving bird diversity helps everyone.
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A bottom-up view of a bird feeder, with a nuthatch perched on its side.
How to Feed Birds Safely This Winter
December 16, 2021 — Follow these tips to ensure that you’re creating a healthy environment for wildlife visitors you attract to your yard.
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