Barred Owl
Latin: Strix varia
Birds of America
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December 15, 2022
Winter Is the Time to Sow Native Seeds
Growing bird-friendly plants from seed is a rewarding way to do your part.
News
December 15, 2022
Log On and Team Up for a Whole New Type of Big Year
Audubon staff used eBird in 2022 for a count that emphasized collaboration over competition. Here’s how to launch your own group effort.
Audubon Americas
December 14, 2022
VIDEO: Americas Flyways Initiative
The official announcement of the Americas Flyways Initiative was made on December 16, at 10:00 a.m. EST at COP15. Watch a video of this exciting event.
December 14, 2022
Top Audubon Stories of 2022: Conservation and Science
Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our conservation and science achievements from the last 12 months.
News
December 14, 2022
10 Fun Facts About the Canada Goose
Yep, it’s actually called a Canada, not a Canadian, Goose. And that’s not even one of our fun facts!
From Audubon Magazine
December 14, 2022
How Tribes Are Reclaiming and Protecting Their Ancestral Lands From Coast to Coast
Three recent examples address historic wrongs and showcase a conservation vision guided by Indigenous values.
December 13, 2022
Top Audubon Stories of 2022: Audubon is Local Everywhere
Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of local achievements from the last 12 months.
Field Notes
December 13, 2022
As Salt Coats Snowy Roadways In Winter, Freshwater Ecosystems Pay a Heavy Price
Keeping paved surfaces clear of snow and ice comes at an accumulating cost to lakes, streams, and drinking water supplies.