June 02, 2020 —
Audubon CEO David Yarnold shares the message he sent to all Audubon staff after a weekend of turmoil and heartbreak in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of the police.
‘Black Birders Week’ Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors
June 01, 2020 —
Sparked by a racist incident last week in Central Park, the new initiative aims to boost recognition and representation of Black people enjoying and studying the natural world.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Extinct?
May 29, 2020 —
Also this month: Do male Baltimore Oriole have their own distinct songs? And who would play you in a movie version of "Kingbird Highway"?
Grisly Report Raises Questions About the Cruise Industry's Impact on Migrating Birds
May 28, 2020 —
Lights on ships can lure birds to their deaths, but nearly a decade after a call for more research, the scale of the problem is anyone's guess.
An Annual Birding Competition Adapts to the Pandemic By Going Global
May 28, 2020 —
Every spring, birders at the American Museum of Natural History vie to see the most birds in Central Park. This year, competing from their quarantine spots around the world brought unexpected benefits.