Birds of America
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Conservation
January 8, 2020
A New Bill Aims to Counter the Rollback of a Bedrock Bird Law
The Migratory Bird Protection Act would buttress the Migratory Bird Treaty Act while accelerating action to save birds from industrial deaths.
Press Room
January 8, 2020
Audubon: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill
Our bird emergency requires urgent action.
Press Room
January 7, 2020
Audubon Clean Energy Director Named Board Chair of American Wind and Wildlife Institute
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Podcast
January 6, 2020
Why Great Horned Owls Start Nesting in the Winter
When many other birds head south for warmer weather, these raptors pair up and hunker down.
Conservation
January 2, 2020
Invasive ‘Jumping’ Worms Are Now Tearing Through Midwestern Forests
The voracious crawlers are now chewing through leaf litter in Minnesota and Chicago and disrupting understory where some birds nest.
Press Room
December 30, 2019
Court’s Decision to Uphold Marine National Monument is a Win for Seabirds
A federal appeals court sides with Audubon and partners to dismiss legal challenge by commercial fishing interests.
Culture
December 23, 2019
How Many Bird Species Does Santa Claus See On Christmas Eve?
A lot, it turns out, on the quintessential Christmas Bird Count.
December 23, 2019
On Gloomy Winter Days, Follow These Steps for Great Bird Photos
Explore the modes on your camera to get the best avian photos through the season's limited light.