American Bittern
Latin: Botaurus lentiginosus
Birds of America
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Migratory Bird Initiative
August 12, 2022
Esri Puts Audubon's Migratory Bird Initiative on the Map
By providing and advancing the technology behind increasingly accurate maps, the GIS giant plays an integral role in effective nature conservation.
Migratory Bird Initiative
August 11, 2022
Movebank, Repository for Wildlife Migration Data, Brings the Scientific Community Together
As the body of migration research grows exponentially, providing access to data and connecting scientists allow for more collaboration and public engagement.
Culture
August 11, 2022
A Long-Running Ode to the All the *&#% Birders See
A 10-year-old Facebook group celebrates the surprising and weird sightings that can mark a birding trip—no actual birds required.
Boreal Forests
August 11, 2022
Yellowlegs Mysteries Revealed.
Ten Lesser Yellowlegs were tagged in April in Colombia. After being tracked north through the US, they eventually disappeared. But now they are back!
Migratory Bird Initiative
August 9, 2022
Meet Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, the Scorekeepers of North America's Birds
Maintaining reliable bird population data makes bird conservation more effective.
Audubon Advisory
August 9, 2022
Landmark Solar Victory for Birds & People in Mississippi
Audubon Delta is celebrating a landmark victory for birds and people in Mississippi thanks to momentous action recently taken by the Mississippi
News
August 8, 2022
Scientists Are Racing to Understand the Aleutian Tern’s Mysterious Decline
U.S. populations of the seabird have crashed in the past half century. Researchers hope an upcoming series of surveys will reveal how dire the situation is—and if the bird should be considered endangered.
Climate
August 4, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act is a Big Deal. Here’s What it Means for Birds (And You)
We parse out the key provisions of this historic climate legislation.
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