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Salton Sea Leadership Program: A Pathway to Conservation Work

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 16:54
On a warm October morning, I joined biologist Kevin Manajerro and researcher Melanie Davis to load the truck with field gear before heading to a survey site overlooking the Salton Sea. The...
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Looking Back at Urban Tilth’s Visit to the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 11:29
The conditions were perfect: sunny with a few clouds, and warm, but not oppressively so. A group of familiar faces stood around me on the red brick patio of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center’s...
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Rethinking Your Lawn (Without Overthinking It)

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 11:22
If you’ve been thinking about replacing part of your lawn, the biggest question is usually: Where do I even start?A good place to begin is by shifting how you think about your yard. Instead of...
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Audubon Florida’s Center for Birds of Prey and State Senator Jen Bradley Release a Juvenile Bald Eagle at Alligator Lake in Lake City, FL

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 10:05
On a sunny afternoon in late October, a juvenile Bald Eagle soared back into Florida skies. State Senator Jennifer Bradley was on hand to release the eagle, and a crowd made up of homeschool...
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What Is an Owl Pellet? (It’s Not What You Think)

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 08:40
When most people find a small brown nugget in the woods, they assume it’s animal poop. That's a good guess, but it also might be an owl pellet: a mass of bone, fur, and feathers that the owl could...
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Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas Have a Secret. Can a Team of Volunteers Figure It Out?

Audubon Society - Fri, 10/30/2026 - 08:08
Ann Tanner is running on four hours of sleep and showing no signs of it. On a humid June morning, she greets me with enthusiasm and a surprisingly strong handshake as I join a group of volunteers...
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How to Identify Bird Eggs by Color, Size, and Markings

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 17:38
So, you’ve found a bird egg. Maybe it was in a potted plant on the front porch, tucked into a bush’s tangled branches at the park, or, sadly, mysteriously broken and by itself on the ground...
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Remembering Mr. Whitekeys: An Alaska Original and Champion for Birds

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 14:38
Alaska has lost an original. Mr. Whitekeys, or “Keys,” the beloved entertainer, writer, musician, naturalist, and longtime president of the Anchorage Audubon Society, died October 15, 2026. Known...
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126th Christmas Bird Count High Counts of Species in Canada

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 13:36
During the 126th Christmas Bird Count (CBC) in Canada, counts reported 292 species, an increase of eight species compared to last season. One species (Eurasian Bullfinch) was new for the all-time...
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The 126th Christmas Bird Count High Counts of Species in the United States

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 13:29
United States Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) reported 664 species which included the Red-tailed Tropicbird at HI, Midway Atoll that was new for the CBCs.  Eighty-four infraspecific forms (forms), and...
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126th Christmas Bird Count in Canada

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 13:26
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) during the 126th season in Canada was again a reminder that this century-old collaborative volunteer driven monitoring survey is important. It’s important for birds...
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Meet the River Heroes

Audubon Society - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 10:48
It starts with a single drop of rain. Where does it go once it falls from a cloud? For students in Moss Point, the answer is close to home: it ends up in their bayous and rivers, right where they can...
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Our Parks are the Heart of Our Communities. That’s Why Measure PRK is a No-Brainer.

Audubon Society - Wed, 10/28/2026 - 16:35
Almost every day, I get to listen to water flowing, leaves rustling, and birds singing, punctuated by the occasional horn from the nearby 110 Freeway. I have the privilege of working at the Audubon...
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Audubon Applauds Canada’s Commitment to Invest in Arctic Marine Protections

Audubon Society - Wed, 10/28/2026 - 13:40
On October 27, 2026, Canada made a commitment to protect an additional three percent of its marine and ocean areas by the end of 2027. It is one in a series of announcements made as Madame Diana Fox...
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Butterflies, Birds, and the Bigger Picture

Audubon Society - Wed, 10/28/2026 - 13:28
With a mission of protecting birds and the places they need, the National Audubon Society was founded more than a century ago. Despite Audubon’s work to establish laws holding people accountable...
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Manatees shouldn’t need to choose between freezing and starving to death

Environmental Action - Wed, 10/28/2026 - 09:24
The continued survival of manatees is dependent on the protection and preservation of Florida’s springs system.
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National Clothing Swap Day 2026

Environmental Action - Wed, 10/28/2026 - 04:50
Host an event for National Clothing Swap Day
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Audubon Mural Project in South Beloit, IL

Audubon Society - Mon, 10/26/2026 - 17:00
In the city of South Beloit, which sits along a vibrant riverfront on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin, two murals and a glittering mosaic now highlight the region’s diverse avian...
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In Illinois, Students Piece Together a Conservation Message Through Bird Mosaics

Audubon Society - Mon, 10/26/2026 - 16:59
In Rockford, Illinois, a group of students has brought a colorful aviary of bird art to life—piece by tiny piece. Each year, artist Susan Burton leads SPARK! Mosaic, a free summer program for...
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Rowe Sanctuary Strategic Plan

Audubon Society - Mon, 10/26/2026 - 11:12
“Dedicated to the conservation of Sandhill Cranes, Whooping Cranes and other migratory birds and their habitat along the Platte River.” This serves as the mission statement for Rowe Sanctuary and...
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