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Indigenous-led conservation in Hudson and James Bays
February 14, 2022 — Protecting Cultural Heritage, Biodiversity, and an Essential Stopover Site for Red-throated Loons
Boreal Forests
Audubon Spotlight: Gabriella Sotelo Finds the Missing Pieces
February 10, 2022 — A chance encounter with a sea creature far from home led Sotelo to focus her journalism career on conservation and environmental justice.
News
Master Falconer Rodney Stotts Extols the 'Healing Power of Wildlife'
February 09, 2022 — Stotts' new memoir details his unlikely journey to the ancient art. Now, his dream is to inspire more people like him to discover a love for raptors.
Books
Audubon's Julie Hill-Gabriel Testifies Before U.S. House on Climate Resilience and Ecosystem Restoration
February 08, 2022 — "We must act now – and quickly – to enact climate solutions for birds and people."
News
As Threats to Chile’s Birds Grow, a New Strategy Promises Stronger Protections
February 04, 2022 — Advocates are optimistic that the just-launched bird conservation framework will catch on throughout Latin America.
Conservation News
Lead Bullets Are Stunting the Bald Eagle's Recovery
February 03, 2022 — A new study found a hidden decline in population growth for eagles in the northeastern U.S. due to lead ammunition.
Conservation Challenges
A Magnetic ‘Stop Sign’ Tells These Birds Where to Nest
January 27, 2022 — Nearly eight decades of banding data help dissect how songbirds return to the same breeding territory year after year.
Bird Science
Love the Hit Game Wordle? Try BRDL, a Bird-Inspired Spinoff
January 27, 2022 — The daily word quiz that has taken the internet by storm now has a version for birders. Just make sure you know your banding codes.
Culture
Audubon and Partners Take Lake Abert Issues Straight to Oregon Governor
January 25, 2022 — Critically low water levels require action from state.
Western Water News
Why Photographers Should Reconsider Using Playback in the Field
January 25, 2022 — Playing audio clips of songs and calls is a common tool for getting better shots, but it can also be detrimental to birds and their chicks.
Photography Ethics