All Bird and Conservation News

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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
The 124th Christmas Bird Count in Minnesota
December 03, 2024
Top Stories Around Audubon in 2024
December 02, 2024 — Throughout 2024, Audubon continued to advocate for and secure the space, clean air, and clean water that birds and people need to live and thrive.
The inside of a nest box containing a nest of sticks, four small eggs, and a snakeskin.
Some Birds Adorn Their Nests With Snakeskin to Scare Off Predators, New Study Finds
November 26, 2024 — Nests with shed skins have long fascinated ornithologists, but researchers only recently confirmed their use as a deterrent by cavity nesters.
Bird Nests and Breeding
Audubon’s Jennifer Pitt Testifies before Congress on Colorado River Habitats
November 20, 2024 — Audubon supports bills that support wildlife habitat amid changing climate.
Western Water News
Navigating Water Rights and Ecological Recovery Under New Colorado Legislation
November 20, 2024 — Water publication highlights stream restoration.
Western Water News
A Day in the Field with Intermountain West Shorebird Surveyors
November 19, 2024 — What it looks like to have boots on the ground for one of the most important surveys.
Western Water News
Local Conservation with Global Impact
November 14, 2024 — In an op-ed for El Espectador newspaper, Aurelio Ramos offers insights into why Audubon has focused its conservation efforts on Colombia's Cauca Valley region and the relevance of COP16 for our hemispheric work.
The 124th Christmas Bird Count in Missouri
November 08, 2024