Coastal Stewardship

A Historic Moment for Large-scale Restoration in the Gulf
April 07, 2021 — A new set of landmark projects will restore the damage the oil spill caused to birds and their habitats across the Gulf Coast.
Louisiana Beach Rocked by Two Hurricanes is Ready for Nesting Birds
March 25, 2021 — Volunteers removed thousands of pounds of hurricane debris and helped southwest Louisiana bounce back from a tough hurricane season.
New Science Reveals the Big Impact Stewardship Has on Coastal Birds
February 01, 2021 — Birds like terns and plovers that are vulnerable to human disturbance need active stewardship to thrive.
Black Skimmers Show That Protecting One Beach Is Not Enough
September 04, 2020 — In its first five years, Audubon’s coastal banding programs reveal the importance of conservation across the bird’s range.
An Early-season Tropical Storm Wiped out Mississippi’s Beach-nesting Birds
June 15, 2020 — Hundreds of secretive Clapper Rails also mysteriously found on Mississippi beaches.
Coastal Stewardship Is Helping Gulf Birds Recover
April 08, 2020 — Audubon’s Coastal Bird Stewardship Program protects birds that nest on the very edge of our world.
Banding Offers a Clue into the Mysterious World of Birds
April 08, 2020 — Audubon’s bird banding program helps us understand how birds are recovering on the Gulf Coast.
How to Become a Bird-friendly Beachgoer
May 22, 2018 — Going to the beach is great, but people aren’t the only ones who enjoy it. Here’s how you can protect shorebirds while soaking up the sun.