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Two people dressed in bright yellow cold-weather gear stand at the edge of a rocky shoreline, holding a large net and watching a crowded colony of penguins gathered along the coast.
Follow Scientists on a Daring Mission to the Danger Islands, a Penguin-Breeding Stronghold
March 27, 2026 — Home to the world’s largest known Adélie Penguin population, the Antarctic islands recently gained protected-area status. Now researchers say the seas around the archipelago also need protection to safeguard the breeding colony’s food supply.
Photo Essay
Two people outside in the rain, one looking up through binoculars.
How to Harness Spring Weather for Spectacular Birding
March 27, 2026 — To get the most out of the season, watch the skies (and radar).
Birding
A Ruffed Grouse stands on a mossy rock at dawn flapping his wings, evident by motion blur.
Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for Yourself
March 27, 2026 — The secretive game bird’s unique courtship display is a treat for birders and a boon for science.
Bird Behavior
Two featherless baby birds in a nest beg for food with their heads back and mouths open. One of them is bigger and is stretching its neck higher.
Brown-Headed Cowbird Necks Were Built for Begging
March 26, 2026 — The parasitic birds have evolved extra endurance to help them steal food from their host species, new research finds.
Bird Science
A bird sits on a tree branch looking to the left of the frame
Volunteers are Providing the Data Needed to Manage Florida’s Endemic Bird
March 23, 2026 — Jay Watch is a model of community science that guides habitat management and fosters advocates for a threatened species.
Community Science at Audubon
Protecting Migratory Birds Worldwide: What to Watch for at COP15
March 19, 2026 — Ahead of the Convention on Migratory Species COP15 in Brazil, global community members unite to protect migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive
Policy & Advocacy
A Blue Jay spreads its wings and takes off from the top of a snowy pine tree.
10 Fun Facts About the Blue Jay
March 17, 2026 — Wait—who did you think planted all those forests across North America?
Bird Questions and Facts
A Northern Cardinal hovering in front of a window fighting its reflection.
Why Birds Attack Windows and Mirrors—and How You Can Stop Them
March 10, 2026 — Have an aggressive bird obsessed with its own reflection? Protect it and your property with these simple tips.
Bird Questions and Facts