Conservation Groups See a Lot to Like in the New Farm Bill
December 19, 2018 —
Programs benefitting bird habitat see new growth, while sneak attacks on the environment get plowed under.
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Better Know a Bird: The Massive, Fickle Breeding Colonies of Tricolored Blackbirds
December 18, 2018 —
At first glance, the species might be hard to distinguish from Red-winged Blackbirds, but wait until they gather by the tens of thousands to nest.
Hear the Commotion of Thousands of Birds on Texas's Bolivar Peninsula
December 17, 2018 —
Most winters, the Bolivar Flats Shorebird Sanctuary is home to 5,000 or more birds like sandpipers and American Avocets.
The Surprising Connection Between Birds, Facebook, and Other Social Networks
December 17, 2018 —
Common songbirds in Britain’s Wytham Woods are providing an unprecedented window into avian affairs—and maybe even our own.
When Problems Present, So Do New Opportunities to Help
December 17, 2018 —
While we can't predict every unintended consequence, we know enough to head them off.
Reimagining the Tricolored Heron
December 17, 2018 —
With a doomed frog and Mexican flair, illustrator Llew Mejia adds a fresh take on this classic print.
From Native Plants to Clean Energy, We Lead Where Birds Need Us
December 17, 2018 —
Despite headwinds, Audubon landed a number of wins in 2018. There’s plenty to build on next year.
A Mysterious Illegal Egg Trade Imperils Kenya’s Owls
December 14, 2018 —
The raptors are already some of the most persecuted birds in Africa. Now their eggs are being stolen for witchcraft—but few seem to know or care.
Where to Go Birding in El Petén, Guatemala: Part 2
December 13, 2018 —
In Tikal, birders can seek exotic specialties among some of Central America's most magnificent ancient ruins.
