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Lark Sparrow In A Cottonwood Tree
May is for the Birds
May 21, 2018 — Celebrating May as Month of the Bird in Utah during 2018 Year of the Bird
Saline Lakes News
Hear that Hammering? Don't Assume It's a Woodpecker
May 21, 2018 — Chickadees and nuthatches also carve out nest cavities.
Podcast
More Birds Rely on Special Molting Locations Than We Realized
May 18, 2018 — New research shows that many North American songbirds log extra miles to refresh their feathers before migrating.
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From Toxic Dustbowl to Vital Bird Sanctuary
May 18, 2018 — Can the lessons learned from restoring California's Owens Lake help save other saline lakes?
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There Are Better Options To Solve Our Water Issues Than An Old Desalting Plant
May 16, 2018 — The Yuma Desalting Plant sits dormant in the southwestern corner of Arizona, embodying both the promise of new water and the peril of environmental Armageddon.
Western Water News
Why Is This Bird Half-White?
May 14, 2018 — Unusual genetic mutations can eliminate color in a bird's feathers—in patches, or even across its entire body.
Podcast
Meet Shep, Atlanta Audubon’s New Educational Ambassador
May 11, 2018 — He can’t fly, but he can teach—a talent that will serve him well in his fancy new role.
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Hear How a Crow Softly Woos Its Mate
May 07, 2018 — The complex combination of coos, rattles, and growls is distinctive to each bird's social group.
Podcast
Montana Landowners Are Hooked on Luring Eagles with Deer Carcasses
May 04, 2018 — Carrion is key to studying the abundance of Bald and Golden Eagles—and a bevy of other wildlife—overwintering in the Bitterroot Valley.
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A Native Plant for You, and You, and You . . .
May 04, 2018 — To kick off spring, Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society recently hosted a native-plants giveaway for community members.
Native Plants