Bird and Conservation News

pipes lay across a partially constructed island of light-colored sand. the island is near shore, but surrounded by water.
One Good Turn Deserves Another
January 03, 2022 — A dredging operation provides material to restore Crab Bank, an important seabird sanctuary in Charleston Harbor.
Science Partners Demonstrate Importance of Adequate Water Levels for Birds at Great Salt Lake
December 22, 2021 — Analysis highlights the need to maintain and increase surface flows for birds.
Bird Protections Restored, and Key Process Advances to Strengthen Rules
December 14, 2021 — After bringing back critical protections in the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act, policymakers are considering changes that will build on the law for the future.
The State of the Colorado River Going into 2022
December 14, 2021 — The rules of the Colorado River need to match modern values and our climate realities.
American Robin by Jessica Maffia
December 13, 2021 — Location: 630 W. 173rd Street, New York, NY 10032
The Audubon Mural Project Brings Birdsong to Life in Washington Heights
December 13, 2021 — An eye-catching and abstract new mixed media mural by artist Jessica Maffia is the first of the public-art project to focus on sound.
Amid a Drought Crisis, Inspiration from Our Work in Western Water for Birds and People
December 13, 2021 — In 2021, Audubon led the way in protecting rivers, lakes, and bird habitat in the West.
Wood Thrush perched on a Winterberry branch.
Infrastructure Bill will Boost Funding for On-the-Ground Conservation in the Delaware River Watershed
December 07, 2021 — The landmark legislation includes funding for landscape-scale restoration and nature-based projects that will benefit birds and people throughout the region.
Rough-legged Hawk by TOTEM
December 06, 2021 — Location: 2157 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032
Audubon Spotlight: Zakiyyah Madyun is Piecing it All Together
December 06, 2021 — How an imaginative film graduate is using her passion for conservation to create entertaining videos for Audubon’s video channels.