Red-billed Starling

Federal Legislation to Protect Migrating Birds Advances in Time for Spring Migration
March 22, 2024 — The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act Moves to the Full House for Approval
GREAT LAKES
Close up on a droplet of clear sap coming out of a metal tree tap in a sugarbush
Sugarbush in Monroe’s Centennial Watershed State Forest Officially Recognized for Bird-Friendly Management
March 21, 2024 — CT DEEP, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut are being recognized for managing this sugarbush in ways that help declining forest birds.
CONNECTICUT Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Long-term Strategy for Shrub-steppe Landscape Restoration and Resilience
March 21, 2024 — Audubon shapes the Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resilience Initiative (WSRRI) to enhance the resilience of the shrub-steppe ecosystem to future fires
WASHINGTON
Jersey dairy cows up close gather and come to greet the photographer in a grass field
Grazing Part 1: How this farming technique may benefit declining grassland birds
March 20, 2024 — The first article of a two-part series on grassland birds and bird-friendly pasture management. Here we’ll explore the unlikely pairing of birds and cows, bird declines, and habitat needs. In part two, we’ll discuss some bird-friendly pasture management guidelines that can be considered.
VERMONT Grasslands, Aridlands and Forests
Boreal landscape, trees, shrubs, near water
Taking a Closer Look at North America’s Boreal Forest
March 20, 2024
Boreal Forests
A blue Pinyon Jay stands in a juniper tree.
To Protect Two Declining Western Birds, Scientists Seek a Tricky Balance
March 20, 2024 — Both Pinyon Jays and Greater Sage-Grouse face significant declines in distinct Western habitats. Can conservationists meet the needs of both?
Conservation News
We Need Bird-Safe Buildings. The Movement is Growing.
March 20, 2024 — The Audubon network is protecting birds from collisions through Lights Out and bird-friendly glass.
News
Water with plants surrounding it, with a National Wildlife Refuge sign in front.
Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area Founded with Seven Acres Donated by Paul Gray
March 19, 2024 — "I bought a ranch six years ago and was honored to be able to donate the 'seven-acre seed' to start the new national wildlife refuge unit."
FLORIDA
Great Egret with wings outstretched coming in for a landing over water
St. Johns River Water Management District Approves Pioneer Trail Interchange Permit Over Audubon Objections
March 19, 2024 — Audubon will continue to work with stakeholders to improve this project.
FLORIDA
Championing Biodiversity
March 19, 2024 — Audubon Washington Helps Secure $23 Million for Conservation
WASHINGTON