All Bird and Conservation News

The Exceptional Christmas Bird Counts on Great Salt Lake
February 12, 2019 — A festive mix of birds and people
Western Water News
John Dingell Leaves an Incredible Conservation Legacy
February 08, 2019 — In an unparalleled career, the Michigan congressman laid the foundation for modern environmental protection in America.
Conservation
The Golden-cheeked Warbler Is Still Endangered, Federal Judge Rules
February 08, 2019 — Developers have lost the latest fight in their battle to delist the species, which breeds only in Texas Hill Country.
News
After the Government Shutdown, Scientists Are Scrambling to Catch Up
February 07, 2019 — Some projects are behind and others will be missed entirely. Meanwhile, everyone is wondering whether another shutdown is around the bend.
News
An Avian Cholera Outbreak at the Salton Sea Has Killed Thousands of Birds
February 05, 2019 — Officials are working hard to contain the disease, but they worry that future outbreaks could be worsened by the sea’s continued deterioration.
News
Puffins Amp Up Their Sex Appeal With Glowing Beaks
February 05, 2019 — New research adds the Atlantic Puffin to a growing list of birds with features that react to ultraviolet light.
News
Crow Pairs Strengthen Their Bond Through Preening
February 04, 2019 — A rarely seen (and heard) behavior shows us one way crows show affection.
Podcast
How Much Water Do Birds and People Need at the Salton Sea?
February 01, 2019 — Scientists with Audubon California dug deep into science to develop a calculator to find out.
Western Water News
Audubon: Pass the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan
January 29, 2019 — Audubon Arizona's Letter to the House Natural Resources, Energy, and Water Committee
Western Water News
Knowledge is Power - Improving Understanding of Utah’s Water Supply and Demand
January 28, 2019 — Advancing efforts to increase secondary water metering in 2019.
Saline Lakes News