American Bittern
Latin: Botaurus lentiginosus
Birds of America
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News
June 23, 2022
New Report Highlights Need for Restoration and Resilience Along Upper Mississippi River
Data gathered over the last 25 years shows increased flooding and loss of floodplain forests that serve as important bird habitat and protection for local communities.
Ask Kenn!
June 23, 2022
Ask Kenn: Is There a Difference Between Bird Songs and Calls?
Also this month: Why good bird habitat isn't always the same as good birding habitat.
News
June 23, 2022
Nearly 700K Acres in Panorama Organic Rancher Network Recognized as Audubon Bird-Friendly Habitat
Panorama Organic earns Audubon Certified bird-friendly package designation
News
June 22, 2022
Piping Plover Gains Ground in The Bahamas
Three sites in The Bahamas are recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) and international conservation priorities for the endangered Piping Plover. Audubon Americas celebrates the result of this collaborative effort to map these critial sites.
Field Notes
June 21, 2022
The Great Salt Lake Is Too Big—and Too Important—to Fail
Utah’s leaders and advocates are mobilizing to save the largest saline lake ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere, a haven for people and migrating birds. Time and water are running out.
News
June 17, 2022
10 Fun Facts About the Gray Catbird
If you don't already love these curious crooners, you soon will.
Western Water News
June 16, 2022
Audubon and The Nature Conservancy to Lead Great Salt Lake Water Trust
“The selection ensures expert management of an unprecedented $40 million program to protect the drying lake.”
June 16, 2022
The Birdsong Project Box Set
Preorder the 20 LP box set of For the Birds: The Birdsong Project today.
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