All Bird and Conservation News

At a miniature golf hole with vibrant yellow turf, a Canada Goose cutout stands in front of some green, metal reeds. A blue bird house obstacle pops up from the turf, and in the distance, there are trees and part of Douglass Park's cultural and community center.
Birds and Mini Golf Merge In Chicago's Douglass Park
October 20, 2021 — A golf course designed by teens raises awareness about Windy City bird life while creating a safe space for neighbors.
News
An Ode to Common Birds—and to Cherishing What We’ve Got
October 19, 2021 — The recent news about species extinctions underscores the importance of noticing and protecting everyday birds while they are still plentiful.
Conservation
How Gray Catbirds and Yellow-breasted Chats Help Bridge Cultural Barriers
October 15, 2021 — In order to learn more about the migration of Yellow-breasted Chats and Gray Catbirds that breed in Canada's Okanagan Valley, Kristen Mancuso forged connections with multiple First Nation communities.
Migratory Bird Initiative
Two children, both wearing backpacks, masks, and holding binoculars, stand on the grass, trees behind them.
A Teacher Said I Couldn't Be a Naturalist. Now I'm Paving the Way For My Daughter.
October 15, 2021 — My 4-year-old’s declaration that she wanted to be an ornithologist sparked our family’s dedication to exploring birdlife.
News
Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Seal Gets Bird Friendlier
October 13, 2021 — Habitat certification gives grassland birds a helping hand.
News
Is It Really Time to Write the Ivory-billed Woodpecker’s Epitaph?
October 12, 2021 — The government’s pending plan to declare the bird extinct comes too soon and ignores recent compelling evidence, writes Tim Gallagher, a bird expert who believes he saw an Ivory-bill in 2004.
News
Audubon California's Sarah Rose Joins State and Environmental Leaders to Call for End to Offshore Oil Drilling
October 12, 2021 — Briefing organized by Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Huntington Beach)
Coasts and Oceans
We Need More Voices Calling for Change in Arizona
October 08, 2021 — Status quo is not an option if we are to achieve a sustainable water future for birds and people.
Western Water 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.
Science
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.
Migratory Bird Initiative