Red-billed Starling

Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s statement on PA Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025-2026 State Budget
February 04, 2025 — On Tuesday, Feb 4th, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his annual state budget address, outlining significant funding increases for key environmental initiatives. These include enhancements to watershed protections, the creation of new state parks, infrastructure upgrades, and more.
MID-ATLANTIC
Bird of the Month: The American White Pelican
February 04, 2025 — Now is a great time to spot this bird in Arizona and New Mexico
SOUTHWEST
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LEED’s Green Building Rules Are Becoming More Bird-Friendly—Do They Go Far Enough?
February 03, 2025 — The world’s top system for certifying environmentally conscious design is putting more emphasis on preventing bird-building collisions, but critics say it’s still too easy for builders to skip measures that could save avian lives.
A large brown bird with a long bill glides over a dark blue ocean
Audubon South Carolina's 2025 Policy Agenda
February 03, 2025 — With the help of a network of passionate advocates, dedicated supporters, and committed partners, Audubon seeks to advance policies, legislation, and funding that protect birds and the habitat they need, while safeguarding the state’s rich natural heritage, supporting vital industries, enhancing community resilience, and improving quality of life for all South Carolinians.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Bald Eagle adult and juvenile. Photo: Gary Aleksiak/Audubon Photography Awards
Get to Know our National Bird
February 03, 2025 — The Bald Eagle was officially declared the U.S. National Bird on Christmas Eve, here’s what you may not know about America’s favorite bird as their breeding season kicks off.
NORTH CAROLINA
Sounds That Matter: How Passive Acoustic Monitoring Transforms Science and Benefits the Community
January 31, 2025 — Three local partners of the Conserva Aves initiative in Colombia are implementing the training they received during the workshop on Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM). PAM is an effective tool for identifying the bird species that inhabit their territories, even the most elusive ones.
News
A female Mallard in flight, holding an egg in her beak.
In Research, Ignoring Female Birds Harms Scientific Understanding
January 30, 2025 — A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.
Science
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Audubon Florida and Tallahassee Museum Team Up for New Exhibit Highlighting 125 Years of Conservation in the Sunshine State
January 30, 2025 — The exhibit, hosted in the Phipps Gallery, will run through May 31, 2025.
FLORIDA