Red-billed Starling

Snake-eagles Are a Serpent's Worst Nightmare

December 04, 2017 — This raptor can decapitate and swallow its prey whole—all on the wing.

Podcast

Audubon Condemns Passage of Senate Tax Bill Opening Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Drilling

December 02, 2017 — Simply shameful.

Press Room

Thousands of Westerners Speak Up to Protect the Greater Sage-Grouse

December 01, 2017 — Sagebrush communities reject Washington’s attempt to rewrite landmark conservation plans.

Press Room

Ten Tips for Waterfowl Beginners

November 30, 2017 — Ducks, geese, and swans are extremely common. Take advantage of that to sharpen your birding skills.

In the Field

Birdist Rule #74: Watch Some Movies About Birding

November 30, 2017 — Stuck indoors for the holidays? Scrutinize these birding movies instead of real-life field marks.

The Birdist’s Rules of Birding

Here’s What 2,000 Acres of Arctic Refuge Drilling Could Really Look Like

November 29, 2017 — Proponents of drilling for oil in the refuge say the impact will be limited to that amount of acreage, but the number is highly misleading.

News

Maine’s Atlantic Puffins Had One of Their Best Breeding Years Yet

November 29, 2017 — Cooler water and abundant fish led to loads of plump little pufflings.

Audubon in Action

National Leaders in Philanthropy, Wildlife Ecology and Natural Resources Policy Join Audubon Board

November 29, 2017 — Conservation nonprofit adds Packard Foundation executive, Clemson University professor and former deputy secretary of the Interior to board of directors.

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