Barred Owl
Latin: Strix varia
Birds of America
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December 14, 2022
Top Audubon Stories of 2022: Conservation and Science
Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of our conservation and science achievements from the last 12 months.
News
December 14, 2022
10 Fun Facts About the Canada Goose
Yep, it’s actually called a Canada, not a Canadian, Goose. And that’s not even one of our fun facts!
From Audubon Magazine
December 14, 2022
How Tribes Are Reclaiming and Protecting Their Ancestral Lands From Coast to Coast
Three recent examples address historic wrongs and showcase a conservation vision guided by Indigenous values.
December 13, 2022
Top Audubon Stories of 2022: Audubon is Local Everywhere
Audubon protects birds, people, and the places they need to live and thrive. Here, a look back at a selection of local achievements from the last 12 months.
Field Notes
December 13, 2022
As Salt Coats Snowy Roadways In Winter, Freshwater Ecosystems Pay a Heavy Price
Keeping paved surfaces clear of snow and ice comes at an accumulating cost to lakes, streams, and drinking water supplies.
Field Notes
December 13, 2022
The Vibrant Colors of Hummingbirds Are More Impressive Than We’d Realized
Scientists catalogued the hues of 114 avian species. Humans can’t see every shade, but birds can.
The Aviary
December 13, 2022
An Abundance of American Robins
Mayuko Fujino’s flock in flight celebrates a common species threatened by climate change.
Field Notes
December 13, 2022
This Artist’s Paint-Swatch Portraits Reveal the Beauty of Bird Plumage
With time on his hands, Christopher Reiger found a colorful way to depict a rich variety of birds.