All Bird and Conservation News

See and Hear the Ruffed Grouse's Haunting Air Drumming
July 02, 2018 — How the birds produce their unusual thrumming was a long-time mystery, solved only with the advent of wildlife cinematography.
Unveiling the 2018 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
July 02, 2018 — Celebrating the Centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act with Striking Bird Photography
Connecting the Dots: From DCP and Lake Mead to Protecting Flowing Rivers and Habitat
June 28, 2018 — Why birders and wildlife advocates should care about Lake Mead
People Keep Shooting Long-Billed Curlews in Southwest Idaho
June 28, 2018 — A shot mother is the latest in a string of poaching deaths, now considered the greatest threat on what was once the species' densest nesting grounds.
Seal Island, Maine: Atlantic Puffin Burrow Webcam
June 27, 2018 — Get an intimate view inside a puffin burrow—and even glimpse a young puffling while you're at it.
What Happens When Birds Invade Stores?
June 27, 2018 — To deal with feathered squatters like doves and sparrows, businesses turn to rescue and removal experts.
Swamp Sparrows Have Been Singing the Same Tune for Centuries
June 26, 2018 — By memorizing the common local language and sifting out the rest, young sparrows choose tradition over variance.
How One Audubon Chapter Is Partnering With Schools to Get Kids Outside
June 25, 2018 — In a rural California county, an outdoor-first approach to education has students excited about the natural world.
This Common Form of Plastic Pollution Is a Menace to Birds
June 22, 2018 — Fishing line snares vast numbers of wildlife each year—a problem birders and outdoor groups are trying to combat.
Why Some Songbirds Kick Their Chicks Out Before They Can Fly
June 22, 2018 — A new study finds that nest type plays a big role in how long young birds can live at home.