All Bird and Conservation News

These Mighty Shorebirds Keep Breaking Flight Records—And You Can Follow Along
October 08, 2021 — Bar-tailed Godwits regularly travel more than 7,000 miles non-stop. One enthusiast is spreading the word of their amazing migrations, with the help of a research project tracking 20 tagged birds in real-time.
The Connecticut Warbler Connects Threatened Forest Habitat on Two Different Continents
October 07, 2021 — New migration research suggests that supporting Indigenous-led Boreal Forest stewardship in Canada as well as local conservation efforts in Latin America will be key to protecting one of our most elusive songbirds.
Drilling off California's Coast Risks Puts Birds, Communities and Regional Economies at Risk
October 07, 2021 — It's time to put an end to offshore drilling
Audubon's Jennifer Pitt Testifies before U.S. Senate on Drought and Climate Change
October 06, 2021 — Audubon is calling for federal leadership and funds to mitigate current disasters and enhance climate resilience in the West.
Black Skimmers Successfully Nest on Louisiana Mainland for First Time in a Decade
September 30, 2021 — These seabirds capitalized on a restored beach in southwest Louisiana this year after several hurricanes.
Balancing birds, water and farms in California's agricultural heartland
September 30, 2021 — Climate change is endangering vital wetlands in "America's Salad Bowl"
Biden Administration Restores Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections
September 29, 2021 — The Fish and Wildlife Service will again hold companies liable for incidental bird deaths, and will work with industry to prevent them.
California Faces Its New Climate Normal
September 27, 2021 — Wildlife refuges, agriculture and cities face water shortages
Introduced Avian Malaria Strain Found in Colorado Chickadees
September 27, 2021 — It's the first time this variant has been detected in a wild, non-migratory North American species, but there's no cause for alarm yet, experts say.
American White Pelican. Joanne Wuori/Audubon Photography Awards
The West Urgently Needs Federal Funds to Address Drought, Wildfire, and Climate Change
September 25, 2021 — With big spending bills on the horizon, Congress needs to prioritize water security for people and birds.