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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
sandhill cranes flying
A Crane Season Tradition
February 20, 2026 — Speaker series connecting cranes, communities and conservation.
GREAT PLAINS Rowe Sanctuary
Painted Buntin
The Colorful Fiesta of Spring Migration
February 06, 2026 — Texas’s vast geographic area and diversity of habitats provides critical resources including food, water, and shelter for birds along their journey.
TEXAS
An aerial landscape of fog over the canopy of a lush, sprawling forest.
Huge Numbers of Migrating Birds Rely on These Five Central American Forests—but They're Disappearing Fast
January 16, 2026 — A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of some beloved species’ global populations.
Conservation News
A flock of Snow Buntings camouflaged in white plumage fly over a snowy field.
Farm Fields Hold a Wonderful Winter Secret: Visiting Arctic Songbirds
December 17, 2025 — Need a nudge to get outdoors when the mercury drops? Take inspiration from these hardy travelers and hit some backroads for a comfy birding adventure.
Birding Advice
An individual on a boom lift installs Motus radio antennas.
Solving Migration Mysteries, One Motus Station at a Time
October 23, 2025 — The very first Motus tower to be installed on an Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly ranch is advancing bird science in eastern Wyoming.
ROCKIES Conservation Ranching
Speaking Up for Birds: How Texans Can Say Yes to Bird Friendly Design
October 10, 2025 — Every voice matters and every pane of safe glass brings us closer to a future where Texas’s skylines are as life-giving as its landscapes.
TEXAS Lights Out Program
Two researchers, with equipment and notebooks splayed across a boardwalk in a forest, sit cross-legged while they record data.
Scientists Can Now Track How High Songbirds Fly Over the Ocean—a Potential Lifesaver
September 19, 2025 — Researchers are gathering new insights that improve migration science and may help make offshore wind energy more friendly to small birds with big treks.