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Western Snowy Plover Recovery at Leadbetter Point National Wildlife Refuge
June 25, 2025 — Audubon Washington Coasts Program Manager Anna Vallery joins WDFW's plover surveys
WA
Leser Yelow Legs
The Almost Impossible Mission of Studying the Lesser Yellowlegs
June 24, 2025 — From epic flights to the art of evading traps, join Santiago and Juan David on their exciting mission to understand the migratory routes of these birds.
Boreal Forests
Moonlight on the boardwalk
Enjoy Moonlight on the Boardwalk and Half-Price Admission at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
June 24, 2025 — Florida residents invited to enjoy the Sanctuary for half price in August and September.
FL Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Royal Tern banding
Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director
June 23, 2025 — The newest member of our team will partner with chapters to advance bird-friendly policy and conservation projects.
NC
River valley surrounded by plains and mountains
The Federal Government Plans to Unleash Industry on These Five Alaskan Bird Havens
June 23, 2025 — A new push for more oil and gas drilling, mining, and logging threatens irreparable damage to irreplaceable habitats.
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Great Blue Heron adult and chicks. Photo: Pamela Underhill Karaz/Audubon Photography Awards
Calling all Birders: Help us Map Breeding Birds
June 23, 2025 — Grab your binoculars and head out to priority blocks during Big Atlas Weekend June 27-29, 2025.
NC
Winding blue ponds and lakes weave through a mountain vista in Alaska.
Strength to Endure
June 20, 2025 — The work of conservation never ends—and neither does the perseverance of people who care.
Editor’s Note
A Common Loon is flanked by its young chick as they swim through glass-smooth water.
Power of Place
June 20, 2025 — From placid lakes to craggy coasts, the habitats we protect shape the lives of birds—and our own.
Audubon View
Smart Bird Feeders Are Connecting Us to Wildlife —and Each Other—Like Never Before
June 20, 2025 — The increasingly popular gadgets, which take photos of avian visitors, are turning at-home birding into a shared experience.
Bird Feeding and Care
Three people kneel on the floor holding fans made of Golden Eagle tail feathers in a dimly lit room filled with spiritual objects.
This Native-Run Raptor Center Is Safeguarding Sacred Birds, Feathers, and Practices
June 20, 2025 — A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.
Conservation News