How Photographer Mac Stone Got This Shot of Burrowing Owls
August 18, 2017 —
Hint: A lot of time, a little technology—and a plain old road cone.
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Watch ‘Birds of May,’ a New Documentary About Red Knots
August 17, 2017 —
The film explores the growing debate over the environmental impact of oyster farms in Delaware Bay, an important stopover site for the threatened shorebirds.
How to Shoot (Good) Bird Videos with Your Camera
August 17, 2017 —
Do you want to capture a bird's every dip and call? Learn to break in the video mode on your digital camera.
How Weird Will Wildlife Get During the 2017 Solar Eclipse?
August 16, 2017 —
To find out, two smartphone apps will give amateur naturalists and astronomers the ability to record their observations during the event.
How Much Should Major Polluters Pay? A DuPont Settlement Provides a Model
August 16, 2017 —
A biologist traced mercury from a company spill to contamination in songbirds, and devised a new way to hold polluters financially accountable.
Female Birdsong Is Finally Getting the Attention It Deserves
August 15, 2017 —
A new community-sourced project is tackling the gender and geographical skew in avian song research.
Audubon Photography Awards Winner Donates Grand Prize Money to Help Birds
August 15, 2017 —
The amateur photographer gave her winnings to Skywatch Bird Rescue and Conservation, where she is an active volunteer.
Possible Border Wall Plans Would Be 'Devastating' for Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
August 14, 2017 —
Located in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, the refuge features a variety of habitats that are home to a staggering diversity of birds and other wildlife. Growing evidence suggests the wall could go right through it all.
What Are You Looking At? Eleven In-Your-Face Bird Photos
August 11, 2017 —
More spectacular shots from our 2017 Audubon Photography Awards.
