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Field Notes
July 7, 2022
The Buried Treasure in Panama’s Mangrove Forests: the Carbon They Store
These ecosystems feed and shelter migrating birds and surrounding communities—and help fight climate change. By tapping some of that value, conservationists seek to ensure they’ll continue doing so.
The Aviary
July 7, 2022
The Foraged Wood Thrush
Jessica Maffia merges her artistic talents with her enthusiasm for nature in a plant-based representation of the Wood Thrush.
Climate
July 7, 2022
How Air-Conditioning Creates a Climate Conundrum
ACs will increasingly be needed for people to survive summer heat waves, but they also accelerate warming. Here's how we can break the cycle.
News
July 7, 2022
A Photographer Considers the Northwest’s Cormorant Quandary
In Morgan Heim’s images, the Columbia River’s colonies of trouble-making waterbirds become as fascinating as they can be frustrating.
Press Room
July 7, 2022
Audubon Announces 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
Premiere North American bird photography competition features stunning photos and videos from professionals, amateurs, and young people.
From Audubon Magazine
July 7, 2022
Bird Poop: The Next Frontier of Avian Conservation
Far from waste, a splotch of feces contains valuable information about a bird’s diet.
Audubon Photography Awards
July 7, 2022
The 2022 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
A fledgling raptor learning to hunt. Grouse aiming to impress. Two grebes vying for a meal. This year’s winners caught amazing moments.
Birding
July 1, 2022
The Big Tern Cheat Sheet: How to ID Four Common Species
In summer, North America’s four largest terns are near look-alikes. With a keen eye for detail you can tell them apart.
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