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Coasts and Oceans

An Osprey in flight against a blue sky holding a fish in its talon.
Researchers Sound the Alarm Over the Chesapeake Bay’s Ospreys
May 13, 2024 — In the world’s largest population of the fish-eating raptors, reproductive rates have fallen below DDT-era lows. Scientists say overfishing by one company is to blame.
Conservation News
Two plovers sit in the sand on a beach next to washed up seaweed.
It’s Nesting Season: Don’t Forget to Share the Shore with Coastal Birds
April 04, 2024 — Birds like plovers and terns need our help to safely raise their chicks on beaches this summer.
Coastal Stewardship
Petrel soaring over the waves.
Seabird that Depends on NC’s Offshore Waters Gains Federal Protections
March 15, 2024 — Endangered species protections will help Black-capped Petrel as offshore wind energy ramps up.
NORTH CAROLINA
Finding My Footing in the Seabird Community
March 13, 2024 — A newcomer dives into the world of Pacific seabird science to help Tufted Puffins.
SEABIRD
Black skimmer pair with chicks
Waterbird Survey Shows Continued Declines for Beach-nesting Species
March 12, 2024 — A 2023 census report shows substantial declines for Black Skimmers, among others. Here's how we’re working to turn the tide.
NORTH CAROLINA
Fifth-annual Seabird Fly-in Helps Advocates Find Their Voice in Washington
March 01, 2024 — Students from chapters across the U.S. traveled to DC to speak on behalf of birds. What they took back home will serve them for years to come.
Trail Cameras Show Perils Facing Oystercatcher Families on the Cape Fear River
January 26, 2024 — Less than a quarter of oystercatcher parents were able to successfully raise chicks on the river last summer. Trail camera footage reveals some of the reasons why.
NORTH CAROLINA
Welcome to the Island Where Egrets Rule
January 17, 2024 — A century ago, Audubon Texas made a commitment to protecting birds along the Texas coast. They started here.