Red-billed Starling

What's Behind the Mysterious Decline of the Red-headed Woodpecker?
October 13, 2017 — Popular and unmistakable, the bird has seen drastic population drop-offs over the past 50 years. Why?
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Five Reasons Why Ditching the Clean Power Plan Is Shortsighted and Reckless
October 12, 2017 — The repeal effectively amounts to additional years of unfettered carbon pollution with no end in sight. Here’s why you should care.
News
Read an Excerpt From Noah Strycker's Book on His Record-Breaking Year of Birds
October 11, 2017 — Strycker recounts all the gritty and glorious details of his 2015 global Big Year in "Birding Without Borders."
Books
Sooty Feathers Tell the History of Pollution in American Cities
October 10, 2017 — Preserved birds and digital photos help pinpoint levels of black carbon and the changes that led to its decline.
News
You've Likely Hosted More Nesting Robins Than You Think
October 10, 2017 — Due to a high mortality rate, these yard regulars often take on new partners.
Podcast
Update to U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Is a Huge Win for Conservation
October 10, 2017 — Audubon and its partners played a key role in the negotiations for Minute 323, which sets aside 200,000 acre-feet of water for environmental purposes.
News
Donald Trump and Scott Pruitt Willfully Ignore Science, Public Opinion and Moral Compass
October 10, 2017 — Repealing the Clean Power Plan leaves the United States adrift and alone when it comes to responding to the biggest threat facing birds and people.
Press Room
Report: The Arctic Refuge Is Facing Its Biggest Threat Yet
October 06, 2017 — Congress is trying to drill for oil in wild protected areas by sneakily using the budget reconciliation process. A few senators could stand in the way.
News
To Help Birds This Winter, Go Easy on Fall Yard Work
October 06, 2017 — A manicured lawn might look nice, but messy is better for birds and bugs.
Native Plants