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When It Gets Too Hot, Phoenix's Lovebirds Turn to Air Conditioning
March 25, 2021 — Feral parrots in North America’s hottest city have found a creative way to stay cool in extreme heat, expected to get worse with climate change.
What a Songbird Lost at Sea Taught Me About Survival
March 24, 2021 — Aboard a mission to explore the alien life of the deep ocean, a chance encounter with a migratory bird offered a point of connection—one that has felt poignant this past year.  
A New Book Showcases the Beauty and Grit of New York City's Wildflowers
March 24, 2021 — Photographer Andrew Garn reveals, in stunning detail, the diverse flora that many city dwellers may overlook but birds can't do without.
Seventy Never Looked So Good: The Long, Wondrous Life of Wisdom the Albatross
March 24, 2021 — The Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird on the planet, an international icon, and still hatching eggs. This year she had her 39th chick.
Oldest Ring-billed Gull on Record Discovered by Cleveland Birder
March 23, 2021 — At 28, the gull is a year older than the previous title holder, further expanding our knowledge of the species' longevity.
Audubon Announces Plan to Restore the Great Lakes for Birds and People
March 22, 2021 — Largest freshwater coastal wetland restoration effort to stabilize declining bird populations and improve water quality
Why ‘Audubon’ Magazine Covers Politics and Environmental Justice
March 22, 2021 — There's a reason we don't just "stick to birds," and it has everything to do with ensuring their future—and ours.
The Decades-Long Effort to Save the Masked Bobwhite Is Finally Taking Off
March 22, 2021 — Once thought extinct, the critically endangered quail faces a tough recovery but appears to be gaining a foothold in southern Arizona, where foster fathers help bobwhite chicks learn to live in the wild.
Audubon’s Water Policy Agenda Focuses on Results
March 22, 2021 — Here's what we're doing to ensure clean and reliable water for birds and people.
Here's How to Spot a Faked Wildlife Photo—and When to Be Skeptical
March 22, 2021 — The phony-image debunker behind a popular Twitter account shares tips for telling when the perfect shot is too good to be true.