Birds on the Move
Nearly 350 Audubon members describe a favorite fall migration story.
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- Read our Spring 2022 Donor Impact Report
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- Read our October 2019 Special Briefing: Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
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Featured Posts
Birds Bring Solace for Audubon Members During Pandemic
More than 600 nature lovers describe how birds have been a source of comfort through this crisis period.
Audubon Members Share Inspirational Stories and Local Conservation Victories
Now more than ever, "hope is the thing with feathers."
Audubon Members Wade Through Memories of Their Favorite Water Birds
Great Blue Herons, Ospreys, Atlantic Puffins, and more...
The Joy of Being a Bird Ambassador
More than 300 Audubon members described a time when they introduced others to the wonderful world of birds.
Audubon Members Focus on Their Favorite Bird Photos
Over 100 shutterbugs took us behind the viewfinder of their best photos.
The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’
October 09, 2020 —
After decades of declining populations and habitat loss, the elusive subspecies is now listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Working to Restore Bird Habitat, I Carry On Traditions That Were Meant to Be Erased
October 09, 2020 —
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a chance to celebrate the diversity and resilience of our country’s original inhabitants, whose long-overlooked ecological knowledge can help guide conservation today.
‘Destringers’ Save New York City's Pigeons One Foot at a Time
October 09, 2020 —
Bird feet can get entangled in string, thread, and hair, leading to serious and deadly injuries. Dedicated volunteers catch the birds to help.
Another Reason to Love Lyrebirds: They Move Tons of Dirt, Keeping Forests Healthy
October 06, 2020 —
A new study finds that the Superb Lyrebird, famous for its elegant feathers and uncanny mimicry, is also among the world's best ecosystem engineers.
Duck Stamp Artists Turn to Spent Shotgun Shells to Meet New Pro-Hunting Mandate
October 06, 2020 —
The government art competition now requires hunting imagery, a change that some wildlife painters say undermines its conservation message.
The Remarkable Life of Roxie Laybourne
October 05, 2020 —
From deep within the Smithsonian, the world’s first forensic ornithologist cracked cases, busted criminals, and changed the course of aviation—making the skies safer for us all.
Food Editor Sam Sifton on the Joy of Birds and the Perfect Birding Sandwich
October 02, 2020 —
The New York Times cooking scribe has renewed a childhood passion—and struggled with bird-feeder befuddlement—at home during the pandemic.
In California's Parched Central Valley, Habitat Restoration Lags Promises
October 01, 2020 —
To mitigate water diversion projects, state agencies pledge to restore wetlands that birds and fish use. But these projects can take so long to come to fruition that they are sometimes 'double counted.'
Can This Critically Endangered Bird Survive Australia's New Climate Reality?
October 01, 2020 —
Efforts to save Regent Honeyeaters seem to be working, but scientists and Aboriginal conservationists are on edge as another bushfire season begins.
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