Max Malmquist stares into the southern edge of Great Salt Lake, his dad at his side, eyes drawn in the same direction. That’s when they spot it: a Snowy Plover. Small and as sandy in color as the...In 2024, we celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico, drawing our attention to the Gila River. A key tributary of the Colorado River, the Gila River originates in the...
On February 1, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that Canada's federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Steven Guilbeault, had interpreted too narrowly the federal jurisdiction...13156
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As a passionate birder and conservation biologist from Colombia, witnessing my country’s recent spate of...The coastline in southern California is getting friendlier for marsh birds thanks to the collaboration between local Audubon chapters, their coalition partners, and Audubon California. Together...NEW YORK (February 21, 2024) – The National Audubon Society has named Alice Madden as the new senior director for climate, a position that places an emphasis on implementing the organization’s...Swaddled in a sniper-style ghillie suit, Gabriela Tavera watched from the shadows as the blue-gray blur of the Harpy Eagle swooped in for the kill. Within seconds, the eagle’s enormous talons had...
Home Contact About Birding Birds From the Archives Reviews Trips Home Contact About Birding Birds From the Archives Reviews Trips Trips Business Birding Basics part II February 17, 2024 by Peter No Comments In a strange city on business , with more than just a few hours to spare You want to do some serious birding You need a guide Letâ s start with the worst guide I ever had â just to provide the contrast to the greatness of pretty much everybody else . This guide location and name with the author had three serious flaws . First , he was mostly focused on the mammals . And yes , Sable Antilope is very cool , but birds are sub-zero cool And it was birds we came for , so his customer service wasnâ t . great Second , every raptor we encountered was identified as Tawny Eagle His lack ofEach year we receive thousands of entries to the Audubon Photography Awards (APAs) that depict the beauty and behavior of birds around the world. But what does it take to stand out among the...This week, world leaders are gathering in Samarkand, Uzbekistan for the Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals...WASHINGTON (February 14, 2024) – Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate would benefit birds by reauthorizing funding for programs to conserve wetlands across the country and North America...
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On February 1, Audubon hosted our 8th annual Western Rivers Day at the Arizona Capitol. We host this event every year to connect constituents...We are celebrating Girls and Women in Science Day by highlighting four incredible women leading conservation and research across the Americas. With passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to the...(Denver—Feb. 8, 2024)—A coalition of national sportsmen and conservation organizations today praised an announcement by the Department of the Interior (DOI) of focused, collaborative investments...
Wind energy and transmission is key to reducing carbon pollution and protecting the North American bird species that are vulnerable to climate impacts. Golden Eagles, for example, are projected...WASHINGTON (February 8, 2024) – Today the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced revisions to their incidental take permitting program under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. The...The Mississippi River is one of our most important natural assets, providing drinking water to over 20 million Americans. The river’s watershed encompasses 40 percent of the contiguous United...Regardless of the weather—rain, snow, wind, or clear sunny skies—if it’s sometime between December 14 and January 5, birders are getting up early across the entire Western hemisphere to count...
After the breeding season, adult birds need to molt (or shed) all of their feathers. This plumage refresh helps to replace worn-out feathers, crucial for efficient flight and thermoregulation. While...Chasing rarities is one of birding’s unique pleasures. Vagrant birds, whether they be simply lost or blown off track from a big storm, can show up anywhere, anytime. That means you’ve got to be...
Every spring and fall, millions of people pause to watch beloved species of birds arrive and depart during their seasonal migrations. For millions of Americans, American Robins mark the arrival of...We are proud to celebrate official GRAMMY Award Winner for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package, For The Birds: The Birdsong Project. Congratulations to Jeri and John Heiden of SMOG Design...Lipan, Texas (February 1, 2024) The National Audubon Society proudly announces Cougar Hollow Ranch, located near Lipan in Hood and Parker Counties, Texas, as the latest addition to its growing...From a guided walk in a local park to a pricey multi-day excursion to a remote locale, your options for bird photography workshops are seemingly endless. At their best, workshops and outfitter tours...