Migration Science

A Bald Eagle stands on a rocky hillside in the rain.

Conserving Habitat Has Always Been Central to the Endangered Species Act

July 23, 2026 — Understanding recent changes to a longstanding definition is important because of what they could mean for habitat conservation and bird recovery

Policy & Advocacy

Why Federal Bird Science Deserves Our Strongest Support

June 11, 2025 — For decades, two programs from the U.S. Geological Survey have provided essential information about birds. They must continue to be fully funded.

Policy & Advocacy

Tracking Data Show Us One of North America's Most Epic Migrations

May 10, 2024 — Advancements in technology help conservationists protect Sandhill Cranes along their awe-inspiring journey.

Science to Help Birds and Reduce Costs in the Colorado River Delta

January 22, 2024 — A new publication uses machine learning to optimize habitat restoration.

Purple Martins Tell Us About Migration

September 15, 2022 — The new tracking station at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is contributing to a nationwide network.

FLORIDA Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Motus Towers: A new way to use older technology to understand migration

September 16, 2019 — How can we look at migration routes in real-time without satellite transmitters and without having to recapture the units? By using old fashioned radio telemetry!