All Bird and Conservation News

Scott Pruitt Is a Dangerous Pick to Lead the EPA
January 18, 2017 — David Yarnold, Audubon's president and CEO, on why the former Oklahoma attorney general is unfit to head up the agency.
Advocacy
Why We Need a Strong EPA
January 17, 2017 — The Environmental Protection Agency may be a popular political punching bag, but it’s crucial to protecting the health of people and birds. Here’s how.
News
After a Two-Year Absence, Wood Storks Are Nesting at Corkscrew Swamp Again
January 13, 2017 — Perfect water conditions drew the birds to their usual Everglades digs. But will they stay for the season?
Audubon in Action
In Wyoming, a Statewide Relay Race to Rescue Golden Eagles
January 13, 2017 — With only three raptor rehab centers, the state relies on a network of dedicated volunteers to shuttle injured eagles, hawks, and owls for treatment.
News
Arctic-Breeding Shorebird Populations Are Plummeting, with No Single Culprit
January 10, 2017 — As Arctic shorebird numbers decrease, scientists blame farming, hunting, development, climate change—or all of the above?
News
New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover
January 06, 2017 — Moving in all directions requires some serious brainpower.
News
So, Apparently Some Woodpeckers Like to Eat the Brains of Baby Birds
January 05, 2017 — Yes, you read that correctly. And there's video evidence.
News
Get to Know Margaret Morse Nice, a Pioneer of Bird Study
January 02, 2017 — Through her detailed observations of Song Sparrows, Nice had a huge influence on modern ornithology.
Podcast
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2016
December 29, 2016 — Cartoon sandpipers, a rare white hummer, birds that understand humans—there was plenty of variety in Audubon's hit stories this year.
News
10 Major Audubon Conservation Wins from 2016
December 27, 2016 — It's been a pretty good year for helping birds and the environment.
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