All Bird and Conservation News

A Tale of Two Fish
December 18, 2019 — Atlantic fisheries managers move to protect the little fish seabirds rely on.
Coasts and Oceans
Building a Positive Water Future: Western Water Highlights in 2019
December 17, 2019 — By protecting water resources, Audubon worked to protect people and birds in the arid West.
Western Water News
Candidates Are Promising to End Federal Oil and Gas Leasing. But Can They?
December 17, 2019 — The answers aren’t clear, and neither are the politics.
News
Those Pigeons Wearing Cowboy Hats? They're No Laughing Matter.
December 17, 2019 — While the internet got a kick out of the latest meme, Mariah Hillman rushed to the scene to save the birds from danger or even death.
News
A Whooping Crane's Killer Got Off Easy, Frustrating Conservationists
December 16, 2019 — The Louisiana man will face no jail time and no fine after shooting one of the most endangered birds in the world.
News
Top Wins for Birds in 2019: Policy
December 12, 2019 — We secured victories for and defended birds in state houses and the U.S. Capitol
Audubon Advisory
New York City Passes a Landmark Bill to Make More Buildings Bird-Friendly
December 10, 2019 — By a vote of 43-3, the City Council approved that all new construction must use materials that prevent avian fatalities.
News
The 119th Christmas Bird Count Summary
December 09, 2019 — Audubon's Geoff LeBaron breaks down what happened on the most recent Christmas Bird Count.
Christmas Bird Count
Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
December 09, 2019 — David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
Podcast
North American Birds Are Shrinking, Likely a Result of the Warming Climate
December 04, 2019 — A new study found significant declines in bird body sizes after analyzing decades of data collected by Chicago’s Field Museum.
News