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Eyes on the Skies: The Power of Community Science in Raptor Conservation
August 06, 2025 — A long-time volunteer shares her experience monitoring Vermont’s Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle nests.
American Goldfinches, male and female,  eat seeds from Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower). Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon
Legislative Recap: Native Plants Progress, Clean Energy Regression
August 06, 2025 — The inside scoop on what the NC General Assembly session means for birds.
Rio Grande near Central Avenue
The River is Drying in Albuquerque, New Mexico
August 06, 2025 — Notes from the Rio Grande
Kayaker on Richardson Bay
Eelgrass: A World of Wonders Beneath the Tides
August 05, 2025 — Uncovering the Vital Role of Richardson Bay’s Eelgrass Meadows—and the Local Efforts to Protect Them
Two Atlantic Puffins facing one another.
A Century of Seabird Protection on the Lower North Shore!
August 05, 2025 — Bird sanctuaries in Quebec celebrate a milestone
A Rufous Hummingbird perches on a thin branch and looks towards the camera.
Common Birds Are Declining the Fastest, and Habitat Loss Is to Blame, a New Study Finds
August 05, 2025 — As humans have transformed the natural environment, abundant birds have suffered the most—while some rare species have increased.
A Mountain Plover in flight.
Brian Nesvik Brings Decades of Hands-On Experience to Lead the Fish and Wildlife Service
August 05, 2025
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The Conservation Forage Program Restores 10,000 Acres of Grassland in North Dakota
August 05, 2025
Two seabirds eating something on the sand
Year of the Oystercatcher
August 04, 2025 — Following a stormy season in 2024, these beach-nesting birds had a better-than-average year in Florida.
Bird diving for fish in water
Where to Celebrate Alaska Wild Salmon Day 2025
August 04, 2025 — August 10, 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of Alaska Wild Salmon Day. Here's where to celebrate throughout the state.