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Latin: Numenius phaeopus
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June 9, 2021
President’s Budget Confirms Support for Climate, Conservation, and Equity
The Biden administration is proposing increased federal investments for tackling the climate crisis, rebuilding communities, and conserving birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Birding
June 8, 2021
How Birders Are Boosting Their Yard Lists While They Sleep
Using DIY setups and free software, a growing number of community scientists are eavesdropping on nocturnal migrants flying above.
Coasts
June 8, 2021
Eelgrass is the Climate-fighting Hero the Ocean Needs
This seagrass provides carbon storage, feeding grounds for birds, and a refuge for sea life from more acidic waters.
June 8, 2021
It’s Time to Address Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
We can put Americans back to work, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate environmental degradation.
Press Room
June 3, 2021
Audubon Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
Conservation
June 2, 2021
Biden Puts Arctic Refuge Oil Drilling Leases on Hold, Citing Legal Flaws
As the Interior Department launches a new environmental review, conservation groups want Congress to change the law behind the leases.
Advocacy
June 2, 2021
Making a Call for a More Inclusive Outdoors on Black Birders Week, and All Year Long
Two bills being considered in Congress would help make outdoor spaces more inclusive by making access more equitable.
Climate
June 2, 2021
Birds Are Declining in a Supposedly ‘Untouched’ Region of Amazon Rainforest
Bird numbers and diversity are dropping even within the best-protected forests, study finds. The scientists' only explanation is climate change.
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