News

Threatened and endangered birds begin nesting season on Long Island
May 07, 2025 — Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers are already laying eggs. Our oystercatchers had some incredible wins last year and this season is looking promising.
Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction
May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts
Policy
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Researchers Favor Beautiful, Colorful Birds in Scientific Studies, New Analysis Finds
April 25, 2025 — A review of 50 years of ornithological literature revealed a strong bias for familiar, visually appealing species over avians with drabber features. Here's why that's worrisome for conservation.
Conservation News
Banding Together for Burrowing Owls 
April 18, 2025 — Audubon staff digs deep, literally, to install new artificial burrows.
Western Water News
The Ballad of U10: How One Mischievous Bird Taught Me to Love Gulls Even More
April 17, 2025 — After a chance beach encounter with a banded Herring Gull, cartoonist Rosemary Mosco dug deep into the surprisingly popular bird's life and adventures.
Arts & Culture
The Mississippi River: An Endangered National Treasure
April 16, 2025 — A call to protect the world’s 4th largest river system.
An owl sits in a tree in a dark forest.
Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities
April 11, 2025
Policy
Rufous Hummingbird
Working Together to Pass Rural Groundwater Management in Arizona
April 10, 2025 — Finding commonalities among legislative proposals
Western Waters
A group of students smile while outdoors
How the Geaux Green Campus Chapter Builds Community in New Orleans
April 08, 2025 — From a community garden to reusable water bottle decorating events, the Xavier University of Louisiana Geaux Green chapter brings students together to advocate for the environment.
A Mountain Plover in flight.
Brian Nesvik Would Bring Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
April 08, 2025