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American Robin and Northern Flicker
Audubon Mural Project Brings Attention to Southwest Birds Threatened by a Changing Climate
August 13, 2025 — Visit ABQ BioPark Zoo in Albuquerque, New Mexico to see the art project raising awareness for birds.
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Bartlett Reservoir
Proposed Project Could Boost Water Supplies in Central Arizona
July 29, 2025 — StoryMap explores a dam enlargement proposal within the Verde River Watershed and provides analysis of the potential habitat affected from a larger reservoir footprint.
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Arizonans Support Collaboration, Investments in Water 
July 18, 2025 — Poll affirms Arizonans understand the importance of water security
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Rufous Hummingbird
Birds are Being Pushed Beyond Their Limits
July 17, 2025 — How a hotter, drier climate is threatening birds in one of the nation’s most biologically diverse states
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Audubon Applauds Bipartisan Water Solution for Arizona’s Urban Areas
June 30, 2025 — Recent legislation signed by Governor Hobbs will facilitate responsible and water-wise housing—while saving groundwater
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Eared Grebe
Prioridades de Conservación para la Energía Renovable y Transmisión en Arizona
June 26, 2025 — Incorporar de manera proactiva la fauna silvestre y las comunidades en la ubicación y diseño de proyectos.
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Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Hummingbirds and Haiku
June 15, 2025 — Celebrating the return of hummingbirds with the poems they inspire
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Educator Valerie Carollo leads campers in a listening observation game during a rainy-day hike.
New partnerships help campers connect with community and learn
June 13, 2025 — Summer Camp 2025 at Randall Davey Audubon Center
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San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado
Colorado River Talks Must Continue as Deadlines Loom
June 05, 2025 — Creativity and collaboration needed to share a smaller river
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Black-chinned Hummingbird
The Hummingbird’s Choice Award goes to…Chuparosa!
May 28, 2025
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Snowy Egret
State Investments for a Resilient Arizona
May 19, 2025 — Annual state budget needs to include funding that protects Arizona’s lands and waters
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Western Kingbird
Investments in Water Resilience Helps Stretch Existing Supplies
May 16, 2025 — Tour of water projects in Tucson, Arizona demonstrates the impact funding has on the ground
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Phainopepla
Bird of the Month: The Phainopepla
May 15, 2025 — A “shining robe” of beauty and resourcefulness that catches the eye in flight. 
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Piranga Capucha Roja
Tema del Mes sobre las Aves: ¡La Observación de Aves es para Todos!
April 29, 2025 — Breve listado con adaptaciones para la observación de aves
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Common Tern nest
Bird Eggs - The Ultimate Magical Seeds
April 16, 2025 — Check out these bird facts, then scroll down for a printout of egg "yolks" you can use for your Easter egg hunt
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Green-tailed Towhee perched on Big Sage (Artemisia tridentata).
What's Your Sign?
April 10, 2025 — Get your Southwest Plants for Birds Horoscope
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Rufous Hummingbird
Working Together to Pass Rural Groundwater Management in Arizona
April 10, 2025 — Finding commonalities among legislative proposals
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Western Tanager
Bird Theme of the Month: Birding is for Everyone!
April 09, 2025 — A shortlist to adaptive birding
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Santa Fe Master Gardeners volunteer to lead activities that help campers learn about plants and wildlife.
Volunteer Appreciation
April 09, 2025 — Audubon Southwest relies strongly on our volunteers to help support our mission
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Sandhill Cranes
Accomplishments in the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session
March 28, 2025 — Modernizing the Department of Game and Fish and water wins
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