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The Issue with Tissue—a Boreal Love Story

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 13:55
Born and raised in Montreal, Michael Zelniker is a lifelong environmentalist as well as an award-winning actor and filmmaker. Then after more than 30 years of working on film, television, and theater...
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The Tongass: America’s Climate Forest Is Again at Risk

Fri, 09/04/2026 - 12:28
At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest is more than the largest national forest in the country—it's also the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. It spans Southeast...
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Investing in Arizona’s Water Infrastructure

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 16:49
Supporting Arizona’s water infrastructure is vital to protect our water supplies and way of life. To gain a fresh perspective on the different types of water-related infrastructure we rely on to...
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Monitoring Grassland Sparrows of the Research Ranch

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:41
Cassin’s, Botteri’s, and Grasshopper sparrows – the songs of these grassland specialists are emblematic of summers on the Research Ranch where they nest within dense, native grass, feast...
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Chapters’ Corner, September 2026

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 12:23
Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on...
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From the Archives: Wendell Berry's ‘The One-Inch Journey’

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 11:22
 Editor's Note: Acclaimed essayist, novelist, and poet Wendell Berry was a native Kentuckian and a strong proponent of living in harmony with nature. This essay, which appeared in the May 1971 issue...
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What Migratory Birds Tell Us About the Health of the Mississippi River

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:22
Late summer is a time of change for many—vacations ending and school years beginning. It’s also a season of celebration as we enjoy autumn harvests and fall festivals and begin our preparations...
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Wading Bird Summer: Monitoring Nesting Efforts in Florida Bay

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 09:13
As summer wading-bird nesting winds down in Florida Bay, so does a long, continuous field season for Audubon’s Everglades Research Station (AERS) staff. Starting in November with the first nests...
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Expanding Outdoors for All

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 08:54
California is full of incredible landscapes. From our coastline to the mountaintops, California is the most biodiverse state in the U.S. People travel from around the world to experience these...
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Remembering Joe Ellis

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 08:49
Every time you follow a Swainson’s Hawk or Wood Thrush on the Bird Migration Explorer, or visit Sharon Audubon Center in Connecticut, you’re seeing the work that Joe Ellis helped make possible...
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Washingtonians Recognized in 2026 Audubon Photography Awards

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 15:09
SEATTLE (September 2, 2026) – Today, the National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Now in its seventeenth year, the awards celebrate stunning photos...
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On the Water at Allouez Bay: Restoring a Critical Lake Superior Wetland

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 14:27
Audubon Great Lakes and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), recently brought conservation partners together for a boat tour and luncheon at Allouez Bay near Superior...
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Many Female Songbirds Have Shorter Lifespans Than Males, Scientists Find

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 13:31
Female birds have long flown under the radar. In birding, a focus on often flashier males has often skewed our perceptions of the avian world, and in science, little was known about the females until...
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Celebrate Latino Conservation Week 2026 With a Full Day of Events at Sunken Meadow State Park

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:53
23616North end of Sunken Meadow Parkway, at the Main PavillionExtremo norte de Sunken Meadow Parkway, en el pabellón principalRegisterScroll down for event information in English¡Únase a Audubon...
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Audubon Announces 2026 Audubon Photography Awards Winners

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 12:00
NEW YORK / SANTIAGO / BOGOTA (September 2, 2026) – Today the National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Now in its seventeenth year, the awards celebrate...
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A Songbird with a Unique Shade of Blue

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:40
If a flash of blue across the arid montane summer landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona catches your eye,  it may just be the spunky Mountain Bluebird. The first time I saw one of these blue...
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Audubon Florida Celebrates Sunshine State Winners in 2026 Audubon Photography Awards

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 09:06
Today the National Audubon Society announced the winners of the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards, including two photographs that capture bird life in Florida. Now in its seventeenth year, the awards...
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The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Honorable Mentions

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:00
Did you peruse the winning images and videos for the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards and wish you could keep on scrolling?  Well, we’ve got more stunning and surprising avian moments. Below...
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The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 06:00
After reviewing this year’s winners of the Audubon Photography Awards, we were struck by how many of the awardees made their own luck. Hours, days, or sometimes even years of patience and effort go...
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See Swirling Swifts This Fall

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 05:48
Every fall, flocks of tiny bat-like birds exhibit one of the greatest migration spectacles: hundreds and thousands of swifts gather into a swirling bird tornado above their chimney roost site. As...
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