American Bittern
Latin: Botaurus lentiginosus
Birds of America
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Boreal Forests
May 12, 2022
Flying North
It's the time of year when migratory birds are on the move, heading north to their summer breeding grounds. Many are bound for the Boreal of Canada.
Coasts
May 11, 2022
Crucial Coastal Bill Gains Momentum in Congress
The SHORRE Act will make coastal communities and birds more resilient to climate change.
News
May 11, 2022
How to Get the Most Out of BirdCast's Migration Forecasts
Thanks to an innovative new migration dashboard, predicting which mornings will be birdy has never been easier—or more fun.
News
May 9, 2022
Federal Water Legislation Poised to Benefit Birds and People
Annual bill would advance projects and studies to improve critical coastal and inland waterways.
News
May 9, 2022
Audubon Spotlight: Kay Garlick-Ott Wants Everyone to Love Ecology
How one ecologist found inspiration while working with seabirds off the coast of Maine.
News
May 5, 2022
The Illegal Trade in These Love Charms Is a Growing Threat to Hummingbirds
Believed to imbue romantic powers, ‘chuparosas’ are widely sold in Mexico and, now, the United States, writes forensic ornithologist Pepper Trail.
News
May 5, 2022
Birding Bucket List: Check Off Rarities and Migrants at Dry Tortugas National Park
A vital stopover for migrating neotropical species, the island chain also offers chances to see breeding Caribbean specialties and rare strays.
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