All Bird and Conservation News

A Cerulean Warbler perches on a thin, leafy branch.
The Cerulean Warbler Is In Decline but Help Is on the Way
December 13, 2024 — Recent studies using tracking technology pinpoint the warbler habitat where conservation is most urgently needed.
Brooke Bateman in winter gear stands outside in the snow with binoculars.
Brooke Bateman Takes the Reins of Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count
December 12, 2024 — Our Senior Director of Climate and Community Science invites you to join the longest-running bird count and describes what it means to science and to her family.
Christmas Bird Count
Top Audubon Stories in 2024: Policy and Advocacy
December 12, 2024 — Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our policy and advocacy achievements from the last 12 months.
News
An avocet stands in shallow blue water with water dripping from its beak.
Audubon’s Bold Work in Western Water
December 10, 2024 — As we move into 2025, the work remains critical...and exciting.
Western Water News
Brooke Bateman stands in a snowy forest holding binoculars and a notebook.
Participating in the Christmas Bird Count Is Good for Science
December 07, 2024 — The longest-running bird count in the hemisphere is not only a fun tradition, it provides valuable conservation data.
Our Coasts Are Stronger Than Ever Thanks to a Big Win for This Little-known Law
December 05, 2024 — The BEACH Act expands a protected chain of undeveloped coastal areas by nearly 300,000 acres.
Coasts and Oceans
Audubon Conservation Ranching and Kateri Partner to Advance Regenerative Ranching and Grassland Conservation
December 05, 2024 — Partnership expands incentives for ranchers to enhance bird habitats, boost biodiversity, and increase carbon sequestration
Conservation Ranching News
COP29 Must Be the Last Missed Global Climate Opportunity
December 05, 2024 — Ahead of the next UN climate summit, Audubon and our global partners are committed to nature-based solutions for birds and people.
Conservation
A woodpecker holding something in its beak clings to a hole in a cactus.
Audubon Praises Rep. Grijalva’s Leadership and Accomplishments as He Steps Down as Natural Resources Ranking Member
December 04, 2024 — Arizona Congressman has served as a conservation champion during his tenure.
Advocacy
Louisiana’s Maurepas Swamp Gets a Much-needed Revival
December 03, 2024 — The state’s latest project will restore the swamp’s role as a haven for birds and a defense against flooding.
Coasts and Oceans