Bird and Conservation News

Coordinator Resources for Climate Watch
April 09, 2020 — Here are all the webinars, documents, maps, and other tools you need to coordinate Climate Watch in your area.
Great Egret.
Audubon’s Advocacy Is Needed Now More Than Ever
April 09, 2020
Audubon Advisory
Least Terns.
Audubon Mississippi Celebrates Resilience as BP Oil Spill 10-Year Memorial Nears
April 09, 2020
Audubon Advisory
Banding Offers a Clue into the Mysterious World of Birds
April 08, 2020 — Audubon’s bird banding program helps us understand how birds are recovering on the Gulf Coast.
Coastal Stewardship
When Yellow Warblers Warn of Brood Parasites, Red-winged Blackbirds Listen
April 06, 2020 — A new study found that the bird’s distinct warning call for Brown-headed Cowbirds might also benefit eavesdropping neighbors.
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Whooping Cranes Need to Socially Distance, Too, According to New Report
April 02, 2020 — The endangered birds’ flocks are too big, putting them at risk of disease outbreak. Breaking up the large groups requires wetland restoration.
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Write Your Own Owl Prowl
April 01, 2020 — After reading a story about a Burrowing Owl’s adventures, kids write and illustrate their own stories about an owl that comes into their lives.
Audubon for Kids
To Get By in the Big City, Birds Need to Have a Large Brain or Lots of Sex
March 25, 2020 — A new study reveals two traits that help some species meet the challenges of city life in a quickly urbanizing world.
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Pigeon Watch: Get to Know (and Love) Our Amazing City Birds
March 25, 2020 — You can learn a lot from watching pigeons! After observing pigeons from a window, park bench, or using online videos, kids use a checklist to spot different behaviors and color morphs.
Audubon for Kids
Art Lesson: How Do Birds Get Their Names?
March 25, 2020 — After learning some tips about how birds are named, kids use their imaginations to "invent" a new bird, draw it, and give it a name.
Audubon for Kids