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Sheltering in Place in Manhattan—With 18 American Chestnut Saplings

By Paul Greenberg
May 21, 2020 — Disease and logging nearly wiped out the towering trees in the early 20th century. Now the pandemic endangers a one-man operation trying to help the species endure.
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COVID-19 Halted Arctic Refuge Bird Research, but Oil Leasing May Continue

By Daniel Ackerman
May 18, 2020 — This summer was supposed to be the last chance to study nesting birds before oil development began. Now even those plans are hazy.
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In Quarantine, I Finally Understood the Magic of Birds

By Leigh Abramson
May 14, 2020 — It took a pandemic for me to see what my mother had been trying to show me my whole life.
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Amid the Names of Coronavirus Victims, a Beloved Childhood Author Jumped Out

By Camilla Cerea
May 11, 2020 — Luis Sepúlveda's death spurred Audubon's photo editor to revisit a favorite childhood book, and realize how much it has shaped her life.
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Why Birding From Home Is Not An Equal Opportunity Activity

By Tyler Santora
April 30, 2020 — Poorer neighborhoods often harbor less quality green space and a lower diversity of birds—an inequity that the pandemic makes hard to ignore.
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EPA’s Recent Rollbacks Raise Public Health Worries for Vulnerable Americans

By Andy McGlashen
April 24, 2020 — People of color already face more pollution linked to a higher risk of dying from COVID-19, and now the government is easing air-quality regulations.
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From Meadow to Marsh, Habitats May Take a Hit During Pandemic

By Jessica McKenzie
April 20, 2020 — Restoration projects will likely see setbacks this spring, as invasive species removals and prescribed burns are put on hold.
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Self-Isolation Is Turning Children Into Budding Birders

By Susan Cosier
April 15, 2020 — During the coronavirus crisis, families are discovering their avian neighbors and nurturing the next generation of nature lovers.
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For Scientists Who Study Birds, This Spring Is Without Precedent

By Marion Renault
April 08, 2020 — Due to COVID-19, many researchers who track avian health have stopped or limited work just as migration, breeding, and nesting season ramps up.
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Canceled Birding Festivals Deal Host Towns a Major Economic Blow

By Asher Elbein
April 01, 2020 — As event organizers are forced to make tough decisions over coronavirus concerns, local businesses and nonprofits brace for the fallout.