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What the High Seas Treaty Means for Seabirds—and for All of Us
January 15, 2026 — A new global pact to protect the open ocean.
Coasts and Oceans
A blue and grey kingfisher flies out of the water, creating a splash around its wet body, shaggy crest, white collar, and rufous belly. The bird and countless tiny droplets are in sharp focus.
2026 Audubon Photography Awards Open for Entries
January 15, 2026 — Grand Prize winners will receive $5,000 and a voyage to Antarctica with HX Expeditions.  
Press Room
A Great Blue Heron takes flight from a riparian area.
When Coloradans Spoke Up, Protections Followed
January 15, 2026 — Colorado leads the nation in adopting a backstop for stream and wetland safeguards.
ROCKIES Rivers, Lakes, and Wetlands
A Northern Mockingbird hovers around a Crested Caracara perched on a fence post.
What Type of Bird Is That? Start With These Basic Bird Groups
January 14, 2026 — The first step to identifying a bird is knowing the different types of common birds you can see.
Birding 101
A Year In: Chuckwalla National Monument’s Anniversary
January 14, 2026 — Reflecting on a milestone for birds, community, and our public lands
CALIFORNIA
Carolina Wren
Responsibly Sited Renewables Are a Heatwave Buffer in Texas
January 14, 2026 — Find easy ways to take action and help Texas move toward a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
TEXAS Birds and Clean Energy
Grasshopper Sparrow
Partner Spotlight: Burgundy Pasture Beef and ROAM Ranch
January 13, 2026 — These Texans are showing that ranching can promote biodiversity and bird-friendly grassland ecosystems.
TEXAS Conservation Ranching
light orange and brown bird perches on some barbed wire
Audubon Great Plains Announces Bird of the Year Contest
January 13, 2026 — Follow us on social media and vote for your favorite species!
GREAT PLAINS About Birds