Birds of America
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September 17, 2018
Year of the Bird makes its way to Arizona
Proclamation cites Arizona’s many habitats for breeding and migratory birds.
Podcast
September 17, 2018
Get to Know the Bee Hummingbird, the World’s Smallest Bird
Only found in Cuba, these birds lay their eggs in nests the size of a quarter.
Conservation
September 14, 2018
In Cambodia, Dams Pose a Looming Threat to the Resurging River Tern
Local and international experts have spent more than a decade stabilizing the bird’s declining population. Now, new dams could erase their success.
Conservation
September 14, 2018
A Popular New Migration Tool Could Save Birds from Deadly Building Collisions
BirdCast can accurately forecast the biggest migration movements days in advance. This is good news for birds and birders alike.
Western Water News
September 13, 2018
Shortage on the Colorado River is Imminent, but a Catastrophic One is Not
Parties in Arizona must keep pushing to leave more water in Lake Mead.
Western Water News
September 13, 2018
Congress Approves Increased Spending on Water and Other Projects
Multiple Provisions Benefit Bird Habitat in West, Everglades Says Audubon
Birding
September 13, 2018
Where to Find the Rarest Swift in North America
Want to see a Black Swift? Ignore TLC’s advice and go chasing waterfalls.
Audubon Mural Project
September 12, 2018
Violet-green Swallow by Christian Penn
Location: 3662 Broadway, New York, NY 10031