Red-billed Starling

A river flows through a montane forest.
Colorado’s Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation—Part 1
February 07, 2023 — What you need to know from our February 2023 legislator webinar.
ROCKIES Western Water
A parent loon feeds a fish to its chick sitting on the other parent's back. A second chick swims in the water beside them.
Minnesota’s New Carbon-Free Energy Plan is a Win for Birds and People
February 07, 2023 — The state is the latest to adopt 100 percent clean energy goals.
Renewable Energy
A male and female Canvasback duck face each other in the water, the male looking back with a vibrant red eye.
Bird Eyes Come In an Amazing Array of Colors—but Why Is a Mystery
February 07, 2023 — A recent study analyzing what scientists know about avian eye color finds that there are numerous questions left to solve.
Bird Science
Great Lakes Piping Plovers Have a Record-breaking Breeding Season
February 07, 2023 — Piping plover recovery partners are celebrating many successes as the summer comes to a close.
News
Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Amplify Need for Climate  Action Now  
February 06, 2023 — Proposed cuts to conservation programs threaten governor's legacy as climate leader
CALIFORNIA
A Northern Flicker perches on a branch, looking to the right. The branches are leafless but have buds on them.
Key Takeaways from Governor Kathy Hochul's 2023 Executive Budget Proposal
February 03, 2023
NEW YORK
A Northern Pintail floats on a body of water.
Hundreds of Miles, Dozens of Hours, and 4,432 Birds
February 02, 2023 — Dedicated volunteers gathered vital information on bird populations in Pagosa Springs, Colorado during the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
ROCKIES Community Science at Audubon
Big Wins at the Ballot for the Delaware River Watershed (and for People and Birds)
February 02, 2023 — And a look ahead at 2023.
Delaware River Watershed
Conservation Organizations Emphasize Need to Protect Environmental Priorities in Colorado River Basin
February 02, 2023
Western Water News