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Emperor Penguins Proposed for Listing Under Endangered Species Act
August 04, 2021 — The Antarctic seabirds may qualify as a ‘threatened’ species due to climate change. But without reducing carbon emissions, can the listing help them?
It's Time to Redefine 'Birding'
August 02, 2021 — Anyone who enjoys birds—wherever, however—should be able to call themselves a birder.
Wilson's Warbler perched on branch.
Fall Migrations Begin!
July 30, 2021 — Turn off your lights to give birds safe passage.
Ask Kenn: Egret, Ibis, Flamingo, Heron, Stork—What's the Difference?
July 30, 2021 — Wading birds may appear similar, but looks can often be deceiving, explains Kenn Kaufman in this month's Ask Kenn!
Ringed Kingfisher by Geobany Rodriguez
July 27, 2021 — Location: 500 West 175th Street, New York, NY 10033
Red-naped Sapsucker by BlusterOne
July 26, 2021 — Location: 750A St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Northern Gannet by Marthalicia Matarrita
July 26, 2021 — Location: 752 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10031
Marbled Godwits forage in a wetland.
The Marvel and Mystery of Marbled Godwit Migration
July 22, 2021 — The Subtle Beauty of Shorebirds series, July
A Swainson's Thrush painted in the Vashon Audubon Mural. The secretive, small brown woodland bird is projected to lose 46 percent of its summer breeding range in Washington State if global warming continues apace.
The Audubon Mural Project Lands in the Pacific Northwest
July 22, 2021 — On Washington's Vashon Island, the community has embraced a public art initiative to inspire conservation of local climate-threatened species.