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U.S. Senate Introduces New Program to Assess and Monitor Saltwater Lake Ecosystems in the West
To better protect people and birds, Audubon science makes the case for the U.S. government’s first coordinated regional assessment of Great Basin saline lakes.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others
Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find—a vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
How to Snap Amazing Photos of Birds Under the Water
Birds dive, swim, and wade—and so can you with the proper gear. The winner of the 2020 Audubon Photography Award explains how to expand your wildlife photography this summer.
2020 Audubon Photography Awards Winners Display the Magic of Avian Life
In its eleventh year, North America’s premier bird photography competition showcases the splendor of birds through captivating photographs.
The 2020 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
This year's top shots delight with dazzling colors and fresh perspectives.
In Los Angeles, Rich Neighborhoods Enjoy More Street Trees and a Lot More Birds
City-owned trees—especially native species—offer important habitat for urban birds, a study finds. But the benefits aren't evenly distributed.
The Bird World Is Grappling With Its Own Confederate Relic: McCown's Longspur
A grassland species named for an ornithologist who later became a Confederate general, the longspur has sparked a fiery debate over which honorific bird names should be reconsidered. Some say all of them.
The First Half of 2020 Included Some Good News for Birds
From coast to coast, bird conservationists reported these remarkable migration success stories.