Bird and Conservation News

Three Circles, One Mission: Marking a Christmas Bird Count Milestone in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 13, 2026 — Meet three communities that have been counting birds together and contributing to the longest-running bird count in the world.
Christmas Bird Count
New Audubon Report Reveals Population Trends for Birds in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 13, 2026 — For the first time, Christmas Bird Count data are used to analyze trends for birds in the region.
Historic Southwest Flooding Doesn't Fix the Colorado River's Problems
November 12, 2026 — Recent storms boosted reservoir levels, but not enough to change the river's long-term outlook.
Western Water
Film poster
Sky, Sea, & Shore
November 05, 2026 — A new film on shorebirds and New England’s shoreline, plus a conversation with Dr. Jeff Wells
Coasts and Oceans
The 126th Christmas Bird Count Summary
November 03, 2026 — The full written summary for the 126th CBC (December 14, 2025 - January 5, 2026)
Every Fraction of a Degree Counts, and So Does Every Acre of Habitat
November 02, 2026 — The UNEP’s Limiting Overshoot report has serious implications for birds, people, and the ecosystems we all depend on.
Climate
Turning Global Climate Commitments into Action at COP31
November 02, 2026 — As world leaders gather in Türkiye, Audubon is helping advance practical solutions that protect birds, strengthen communities, and build a more resilient future.
Climate
Andrew George points to a small geolocator device attached to a female Prothonotary Warbler. The yellow songbird is held gently after being banded and tagged for tracking at Wyandotte County Lake Park.
Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas City Have a Secret. Can a Team of Volunteers Figure It Out?
October 30, 2026 — Where a population of Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas City went every winter was a mystery. Chapter members from Burroughs Audubon Society decided to solve it.
Audubon Chapters
126th Christmas Bird Count High Counts of Species in Canada
October 29, 2026 — December 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026
The 126th Christmas Bird Count High Counts of Species in the United States
October 29, 2026 — December 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026