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Inspiring Campers with Science and Summer Fun!

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 18:00
A symphony of pealing laughter, buzzing bugs, and rumbling thunder, marked the start of Summer Camp at the Randall Davey Audubon Center.More than 135 campers, with binoculars in hand, explored our...
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Chapters' Corner, Summer 2026

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 16:34
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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Escucha Aves: AI for Conservation and Communities

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 14:37
Birds in Colombia are making themselves heard everywhere: during the recent Global Big Day (GBD), which reaffirmed our status as the country of birds; on Anderson Cooper’s 60 Minutes segment, which...
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Audubon's New Report Meets the Urgency of the Moment at Great Salt Lake

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 12:46
After reaching a record low in 2022, effective management and above-average snowpack helped raise and sustain Great Salt Lake water levels. Unfortunately, in 2026, drought and below-average snowpack...
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Water Quality Protections Advance in New Mexico

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:55
In 2023, the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Sackett decision, which drastically narrowed the scope of the federal Clean Water Act and left many waters that were previously covered by the...
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Ode to the Yellow-breasted Chat

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 18:53
Hiking through mud, thick and slippery, puts a damper on anyone’s enthusiasm. Such was the case for my intern and me on a humid summer morning, making our way to our first Western...
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Adding to knowledge of life on the prairie with iNaturalist and other apps

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 16:16
We look out over the land and describe it as “prairie.” And that’s enough for a lot of people who enjoy Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center. The prairie is a mass of green in the spring and...
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Summer Wildflowers

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 15:28
After a very dry winter and early spring, the rains have returned and they have coaxed a great variety of wildflowers out of the prairie earth. Over the past weeks we have seen many species, here are...
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Fall Crane Viewing

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:39
Even though Sandhill Cranes stage in the Platte River valley in large numbers during the spring migration, this is not the case in the fall. During the months of September and October, cranes stage...
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When is the best time to view the cranes?

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:32
Here are some guidelines to consider as you plan your visit:All SeasonCrane viewing experiences vary over the course of the season, with unique benefits to early, mid, and late season viewing.We want...
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Michigan’s Budget Includes $2 Million to Conserve Wetlands, Critical for Vulnerable Birds, Communities

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 07:44
Michigan (July 3, 2026) – Michigan’s FY27 Budget includes $2 million for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to acquire and conserve wetlands throughout the state, a critical...
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Ambalema: The Colombian Town Building Its Future Around Birds

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 20:36
In the northeastern corner of the department of Tolima, on the banks of the Magdalena River,  Colombia's main waterway, stretching more than 1,600 kilometers, lies a colonial municipality called...
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Conservation Agriculture: Creating Spaces for Biodiversity

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 14:04
 In a world where sustainability and agricultural efficiency are more important than ever, we present an essential guide that will transform your vision of field production: the Sugarcane and Rice...
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Birds and Oil Palm: Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 14:01
As the world's most bird-diverse country, Colombia is home to 1,969 recorded bird species. Many of these birds inhabit landscapes that overlap with nearly 1.5 million acres of oil palm plantations...
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Chongón-Posorja Transmission Line: Advancing Bird-Friendly Energy Infrastructure

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 12:28
Very often, in cities, rural areas, and along roads, we see birds perched on power lines. For many people, this image is part of the everyday landscape: a bird resting on a power line, or small...
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Audubon Statement: NC General Assembly Makes Historic Investment in Farmland Conservation

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 11:15
GARNER, N.C. – North Carolina lawmakers included a major investment in farmland preservation in the budget passed on July 2, including a $46.9 million nonrecurring allocation to the Agricultural...
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Release The Chicks! Banding Great Lakes Piping Plover Chicks in Northern Wisconsin

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 14:37
At 5:45 am on a small island in lower Green Bay, Wisconsin, the sun has barely crested the horizon, but the air is warm and humid. Tom Prestby, Wisconsin Conservation Manager with Audubon Great...
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America's Forests Depend on Private Landowners

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 15:36
More than 150 years ago, Frederick Billings returned to Vermont after making his fortune during the California Gold Rush where he had witnessed miners clearing forests, eroding hillsides...
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Celebrating Audubon’s River Gates and a Career Dedicated to Shorebirds

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 13:36
For those who have worked alongside Shorebird Conservation Manager River Gates, it's difficult to imagine Audubon without her unwavering commitment to conserving shorebirds. Since joining Audubon in...
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Looking for Frogs in the Corkscrew Watershed

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 13:32
It was a warm, still evening in June when the crew gathered just after sunset at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for the first Frog Watch survey of 2026.  Led by Sally Stein, Audubon's Director...
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