How Baby Kiwis in Virginia Will Help Preserve an Ancient Maori Tradition
At the Smithsonian's world-class breeding center, conservationists are working to preserve a beloved New Zealand bird and culture.
Winter 2016
A criminal forensic expert that uses his CSI skills to save birds. Foreign oil moves in on Ecuador's richest natural park—but the locals aren't having it. What do black-ops helicopters and cannibalism have to do with thousands of missing waterbirds? Gannets in plastic prisons, 21 kids versus the U.S. government, our most comprehensive binocular guide to date, and more.
Read on for the full contents of our winter issue.
Behind the Scenes With the World's Top Feather Detective
As the country's only criminal forensic ornithologist, Pepper Trail has pieced together the demise of countless birds—and saved many others.
As Oil Companies Dig Into Yasuní National Park, Ecuadorians Are Fighting Back
Considered the most biodiverse place in the world, the Yasuní is in danger of being ruined through the exploitation of its natural resources. And time is running out to save it.
Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
A Call for Hope
When you protect birds, you protect the planet. And each one of us has the power to make things better for birds.
Historic Climate Case Led By Kids Is Headed to Trial
Twenty-one children want to hold the federal government accountable for climate change, potentially changing how we handle environmental law.
That Thing with Feathers
When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
An Annual Rescue Mission to Free Northern Gannets Tangled in Plastic Trash
Without human intervention, dozens of the magnificent seabirds would starve to death at their nesting site each year.
6 Nearby Tropical Birding Hotspots to Escape to This Winter
The Mystery of Seahorse Key's Missing Bird Colony Veers Into Strange Territory
Russian submarines? Black-ops helicopters? Vigilante sheepdogs? Cannibal snakes? Weird theories abound for the causes of the baffling case.
Let a Pro Teach You How to Take Great Owl Photos
Paul Bannick has spent a decade photographing owls for his latest book. Here’s why he loves them—and what he’s learned.
The Audubon Guide to Binoculars
Whether you’re a novice looking for your first set of bins or an experienced birder looking for an upgrade, we cover excellent options for every budget.
Reimagining the American Goldfinch
Cultural icon Tony Fitzpatrick blends folk art with his bird obsession.
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