barrier islands

Rep. Mrvan, The Wetlands Initiative, and Audubon staff and members smiling at the camera
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Goes Birding with Audubon Great Lakes at Wetlands Restoration Site in Gary, Indiana
November 18, 2025 — Wetland restoration along the West Branch of the Little Calumet River is benefiting birds, communities thanks to federal programs like the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
GL
Working Lands Wins: Extension Sets Stage for Farm Bill Debate in 2026
November 17, 2025 — One-year Farm Bill extension keeps key conservation programs running, ensuring working lands continue working for birds
News
A cluster of students stand by a teacher as she talks to them. They are standing on a mud flat with a pond in the background.
November: Everything is Connected!
November 17, 2025
VT
Colorado River States Miss Deadline as Crisis Deepens
November 12, 2025 — Audubon emphasizes the need for swift, cooperative action to safeguard water for 40 million people and 400 bird species.
Western Water News
Avis Spiralis
November 12, 2025 — A one-of-a-kind bird blind and observation tower
UMR Arts & Culture
Carole Turek smiles watching a hummingbird hovering at a flower she's holding.
Meet the Woman on a Mission to Photograph Every Species of Hummingbird in the World
November 12, 2025 — In less than a decade amateur photographer and Hummingbird Spot founder Carole Turek has photographed more than 250 hummingbird species, including one that was long considered extinct.
Profiles
Pine Island lodge. Photo: Sydney Walsh/Audubon
Pine Island Year in Review: Habitat and Infrastructure Upgrades Prepare Sanctuary for the Future
November 12, 2025 — This year we made significant updates to make the sanctuary more resilient and improve habitat.
NC
Short-billed Dowitcher. Photo: Sydney Walsh/Audubon
Audubon, Chapters Join Global Wildlife Tracking Network to Help Birds
November 12, 2025 — NC chapters are taking advantage of an easy and affordable way to get involved in cool bird science, and it’s paying off.
NC
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Montana
November 11, 2025
The 125th Christmas Bird Count in Maryland and Delaware
November 11, 2025