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The Day We Didn’t Save the Starling
November 02, 2022 — In our rescue attempt, I thought I was giving my young daughters a lesson in compassion. It ended up being the reminder that I needed.
Essay
One Lesson From Sandy: Hurricanes Aren’t All Bad for Birds
October 28, 2022 — Ten years after the storm devastated the East Coast, science shows its effects on avian habitat were a surprisingly mixed bag.
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How Hummingbird Fans Are Helping to Protect a Border-Crossing Bat
October 28, 2022 — By observing nighttime visitors to their feeders, community scientists in Arizona have been central to the recovery of lesser long-nosed bats.
Regional Shorebird Surveys Provide a Look at Changing Habitat Around the West
October 27, 2022 — On-the-ground assessments of how drought is impacting birds in the Great Basin.
Western Water News
Restoration Efforts in the Colorado River Delta are Working
October 27, 2022 — Sound science is helping us help birds.
Western Water News
A bear grabs a hanging bird feeder full of seeds in its mouth, knocking it over.
Why Bird Feed Can Be a ‘Gateway Food’ for Bears
October 27, 2022 — The easy buffet draws bears to human habitats. If you live in bear country, experts suggest putting away feeders in seasons the mammals are active.
A man looks at a disheveled raptor standing on a table looking back at him.
A Poetic New Film Follows Two Dedicated Brothers Saving Delhi’s Black Kites
October 25, 2022 — In director Shaunak Sen’s acclaimed documentary “All That Breathes,” the lives of the Indian brothers and the city’s ubiquitous raptors are set against a backdrop of pollution and political unrest.
Finding Clean Energy Solutions in Eastern Washington
October 21, 2022 — The launch of Washington’s least-conflict solar siting project is a milestone for Audubon’s clean energy efforts in the state.
Renewable Energy
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The Clean Water Act at 50 and What it Means for Birds
October 18, 2022 — A look ahead at what’s working, what’s not, and where we go from here.
María Gabriela Núñez Montellano holds a White-fronted Woodpecker, a small black and white bird with a long beak.
Systemic Barriers Hinder Bird Research, Say 124 Latin American Ornithologists
October 17, 2022 — A new preprint from scientists across the region asserts that advances in neotropical ornithology will require a stronger commitment to inclusion.
EDIB at Audubon