Bird and Conservation Newsen-usCopyright 2026 National Audubon SocietyFri, 17 Apr 2026 03:39:40 EDTThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:51 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/newshttps://www.audubon.org/great-plains/news/kristal-stoner-named-recipient-of-harold-l-wiegers-nebraska-outstandinghttps://www.audubon.org/great-plains/news/kristal-stoner-named-recipient-of-harold-l-wiegers-nebraska-outstandingAudubon Great Plains is excited to announce the Harold L. Wiegers Nebraska Outstanding Conservation Award has been awarded to Kristal Stoner, Vice President and Executive Director of Audubon Great...Amanda BooherThu, 16 Apr 2026 10:07:51 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/volunteer-audubon-southwesthttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/volunteer-audubon-southwestWhat better way to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation month than by volunteering! Did you know that opportunities exist in both states for you to give back to the environment while you learn new skills...Cathy WiseWed, 15 Apr 2026 20:01:40 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/chapters-corner-april-2026https://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/chapters-corner-april-2026Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on...Cathy WiseTue, 14 Apr 2026 19:19:02 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/texas/press-room/mitchell-lake-audubon-center-announces-anna-macnak-executive-directorhttps://www.audubon.org/texas/press-room/mitchell-lake-audubon-center-announces-anna-macnak-executive-directorFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2026   SAN ANTONIO— Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) today announced the appointment of Anna Macnak as its new Executive Director. A mission-driven leader...Audubon TexasTue, 14 Apr 2026 13:08:30 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/promising-new-tool-could-help-protect-parrots-and-snag-smugglershttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/promising-new-tool-could-help-protect-parrots-and-snag-smugglersWildlife and customs officials working to stop the illegal parrot trade are in a tough spot. While it is against the law to capture wild parrots, buying and selling captive-bred individuals remains...Jordan CharbonneauTue, 14 Apr 2026 12:11:01 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/california/press-room/audubon-californias-camila-bautista-appointed-salton-sea-conservancy-boardhttps://www.audubon.org/california/press-room/audubon-californias-camila-bautista-appointed-salton-sea-conservancy-board(April 13, 2026) Governor Gavin Newsom and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Secretary Wade Crowfoot have named Camila Bautista, Audubon California’s Salton Sea & Deserts Program Manager...National Audubon SocietyMon, 13 Apr 2026 18:37:10 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/crafting-and-exploring-along-pinyon-juniper-woodlandhttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/crafting-and-exploring-along-pinyon-juniper-woodlandSerenaded by zipping Broad-tailed Hummingbird scouts and the rumble of thunder, Spring Break Camp was a blast at the Randall Davey Audubon Center! Campers, ages 5-12, gathered to laugh...Meghan BakerMon, 13 Apr 2026 17:55:30 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/banded-roseate-spoonbill-sheds-light-iconic-florida-specieshttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/banded-roseate-spoonbill-sheds-light-iconic-florida-speciesSpotted! Wading Bird Research Specialist Shauna Sayers caught sight of an elusive band on the leg of a Roseate Spoonbill – a critical piece of data that brings their movement, behavior, and...Erika ZambelloSun, 12 Apr 2026 18:44:01 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/mid-atlantic/news/protecting-birds-move-philadelphiahttps://www.audubon.org/mid-atlantic/news/protecting-birds-move-philadelphiaMigrating bird species pass through our cities each year—adding up to hundreds of thousands of birds—and rely on them as places to rest and refuel. In places like Philadelphia, Audubon and local...National Audubon SocietyFri, 10 Apr 2026 19:47:28 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/numbershttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/numbersWith the 2026 legislative session behind us, we want to be sure you know how much your voice makes a difference. Although it was a challenging session on many fronts, we’re here to celebrate some...Teri AndersonFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:43 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/numbershttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/numbersWith the 2026 legislative session behind us, we want to be sure you know how much your voice makes a difference. Although it was a challenging session on many fronts, we’re here to celebrate some...Dr. Trina BayardFri, 10 Apr 2026 18:44:43 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/texas/news/golden-cheeked-warblers-texas-born-and-raisedhttps://www.audubon.org/texas/news/golden-cheeked-warblers-texas-born-and-raisedAs someone who grew up in Texas, I often heard people respond to the question of where they were from with “Texas born and raised.” For many, this is not only a phrase, but rather a reflection of...Delaney HankinsFri, 10 Apr 2026 11:33:08 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/texas/press-room/audubon-texas-selected-2026-conservation-wrangler-accelerator-programhttps://www.audubon.org/texas/press-room/audubon-texas-selected-2026-conservation-wrangler-accelerator-programAUSTIN— Audubon Texas today announced its Bird City Texas program has been selected for Texan by Nature’s 2026 Conservation Wrangler initiative. Bird City Texas was one of only six...National Audubon SocietyFri, 10 Apr 2026 10:39:06 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/how-do-american-robins-find-worms-behold-rich-sensory-world-of-birdshttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/how-do-american-robins-find-worms-behold-rich-sensory-world-of-birdsWe all know the early bird gets the worm, but how does he find it? That American Robin in your neighborhood park—how did it dig up the juicy nightcrawler dangling from its bill? After all, worms...Andy McGlashenThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:39:37 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/press-room/audubon-expand-rancher-powered-conservation-birds-across-500000-grassland-acreshttps://www.audubon.org/press-room/audubon-expand-rancher-powered-conservation-birds-across-500000-grassland-acresWashington, D.C. (April 7, 2026)—The National Audubon Society today announced it has been awarded $4 million from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) through the Grassland Resilience...National Audubon SocietyTue, 07 Apr 2026 12:27:53 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/great-plains/news/looking-back-audubon-adventures-nature-camp-kidshttps://www.audubon.org/great-plains/news/looking-back-audubon-adventures-nature-camp-kidsAt Audubon Adventures Nature Camp in Spiritwood, North Dakota, children use their senses to actively explore, engage in play, and create lasting outdoor memories--all while learning about the natural...Kelly TebbenTue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:38 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/north-carolina/news/audubon-ncs-policy-priorities-birds-2026https://www.audubon.org/north-carolina/news/audubon-ncs-policy-priorities-birds-2026From mountains to coast, birds are facing intense pressure. The good news is that Audubon and our chapters are focusing on policies that tackle habitat loss and other threats in order to reverse...Zach WallaceTue, 07 Apr 2026 11:40:05 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/new-video-highlights-25-years-of-jay-watchhttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/new-video-highlights-25-years-of-jay-watchAfter 25 years, Jay Watch data have been shaping management decisions long enough to affect scrub-jay populations for the better. What's especially unique about the success of this program, and the...National Audubon SocietyMon, 06 Apr 2026 12:04:11 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/mid-atlantic/news/streams-canopy-foresters-growth-through-audubon-traininghttps://www.audubon.org/mid-atlantic/news/streams-canopy-foresters-growth-through-audubon-trainingMike Eckley’s connection to the natural world began knee-deep in Pennsylvania’s trout streams, where weekends spent fishing with his father sparked a lasting curiosity about the outdoors. Over...National Audubon SocietyFri, 03 Apr 2026 17:02:33 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/news/earth-day-hope-soars-through-collective-actionhttps://www.audubon.org/news/earth-day-hope-soars-through-collective-actionEach spring, Cerulean Warblers migrate north from South America, crossing the Gulf to spend their summer in the eastern United States and southern Canada. Like many bird species, their survival...National Audubon SocietyFri, 03 Apr 2026 13:39:41 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/day-life-shorebird-program-managerhttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/day-life-shorebird-program-managerA few minutes before sunrise, Megan Hatten arrives at the Ten Thousand Islands Field Research Station in Goodland. As the Southwest shorebird program manager for Audubon Florida, she and Derek Salge...Renée WilsonFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:04:33 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/watch-us-florida-tankfulhttps://www.audubon.org/florida/news/watch-us-florida-tankfulA recent episode of Spectrum News 13's Florida on a Tankful featured the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, our rehabilitation work, public programming, and new aviary. Reporter Randy Rauch followed...National Audubon SocietyFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/news/healthy-illinois-wetlands-support-healthier-mississippi-riverhttps://www.audubon.org/news/healthy-illinois-wetlands-support-healthier-mississippi-riverIllinois lawmakers have an opportunity to reduce flood risk, protect water quality, and conserve essential wildlife habitat by restoring and protecting wetlands. Many wetlands in Illinois have been...Alicia VastoFri, 03 Apr 2026 10:50:51 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/washington-takes-major-step-toward-cleaner-more-bird-friendly-electric-gridhttps://www.audubon.org/washington/news/washington-takes-major-step-toward-cleaner-more-bird-friendly-electric-gridWith the recent passage of SB 6355, Washington has taken an important step forward in building the modern electric grid the state needs to support a clean energy future. The legislation establishes...National Audubon SocietyThu, 02 Apr 2026 19:13:30 EDThttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/songbird-bellwether-of-bosquehttps://www.audubon.org/southwest/news/songbird-bellwether-of-bosqueEach April, as the Middle Rio Grande begins to green thanks to spring runoff and warming temperatures, neotropical migrants start to return to the bosque. One of the first to arrive is the Bell’s...Tucker DavidsonThu, 02 Apr 2026 18:57:48 EDT