Barred Owl
Latin: Strix varia
Birds of America
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From Audubon Magazine
April 13, 2022
To Experience Migration in a New Way, Check Out a Bird Banding Station
Visiting or volunteering at one of these sites can provide up-close avian encounters and a chance to contribute to valuable data collection.
Press Room
April 13, 2022
Audubon Events Marking Earth Day 2022
While conservation and stewardship of the environment are top of mind every day across the Audubon network, Earth Day on April 22 is a special day
Science
April 13, 2022
A Brief History of How Scientists Have Learned About Bird Migration
Researchers today can follow birds' paths as they fly thousands of miles. But it wasn't always that way. Scroll through more than two centuries of advances in understanding this natural wonder.
From Audubon Magazine
April 13, 2022
The Many Styles of Bird Migration Are More Varied Than You Think
It's the journey, not the destination.
From Audubon Magazine
April 13, 2022
Philadelphia Darkens Its Skyline to Protect Migrating Birds
Spurred by a mass collision event, Audubon chapters and partners lead a Lights Out program during spring and fall migration.
Western Water News
April 11, 2022
Generational Advancements in Utah Water Policies this Year (Part 2)
Major new funding and new flexibility improve the outlook for people and birds, even in drought.
News
April 11, 2022
Make Your Home More Bird-Friendly
From your windows to what plants you grow, there are many ways to make your sanctuary a safe place for avian visitors.
From Audubon Magazine
April 11, 2022
The Paths We Take
Migration is a journey that has long shaped human and avian existence. Meet four people whose lives and work reflect those close connections.
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