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A Critical Stronghold for Atlantic Seabirds

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 18:26
The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument protects unique deep-water canyons and corals, and is a critical foraging habitat for seabirds, particularly Atlantic Puffins during the...
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What Happens in the Arctic, Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:50
I recently spent some time on the Bird Migration Explorer website, and it got me thinking about some of the interesting connections between bird breeding habitat in the Arctic and the far-off...
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Audubon Staff Getting Ready for Beach-Bird Nesting Season

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 13:02
The beach bird nesting season has begun along Florida's coasts. Spring and summer mark critical times of year for five vulnerable species, which must avoid human disturbance, storms, and predators to...
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These Precious Photos of Baby Birds Are Just What You Need

Tue, 02/24/2026 - 08:04
Parents tending to their offspring are some of the most endearing moments in nature, so it’s no wonder that photographers strive to capture these interactions. Last year, like any other year, the...
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A Call to Action: Conserving Avian Biodiversity in the Central Andes of Colombia

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 22:28
The National Audubon Society develops strategic actions for the protection of birds and their habitats across the Americas through scientific research programs, environmental education, and...
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Could a New Program in Washington Help Ranchers Protect Birds?

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 12:18
The showroom at the Washington Cattlemen’s Association Convention & Tradeshow was bustling on a November afternoon. The keynote speech had just let out, and people shuffled from booth to booth...
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Congress Continues Its Bipartisan Commitment to the Great Lakes, Birds that Depend on Them

Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:01
(February 23, 2026) The Great Lakes form the largest fresh surface water system on Earth, providing habitat for millions of birds and drinking water for 40 million people. Congress continued its...
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Congrats to the California Chapter Recipients of 2026 Audubon in Action and Collaborative Grants

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 23:56
Audubon chapters in the California flock have some big projects up their sleeves—or, up their wings—thanks to yearly grants awarded by the National Audubon Society. Audubon in Action Grants are...
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The Surprising Connection Between Spruce Trees, Pine Siskins, and Salmonella Outbreaks

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 18:14
In the winter of 2020 and 2021, Ben Tonelli was a new Ph.D. student at UCLA—but the COVID-19 pandemic meant that instead of moving to Los Angeles, he was starting his doctoral program remotely from...
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2026 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 17:46
Each year, Audubon seeks to financially support campus and community chapters by providing grants for affiliated chapters working on conservation projects. These grants are one of many ways that...
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Audubon Receives Grant to Monitor Innovative Salt Marsh Restoration in Somerset County

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 17:01
21770Baltimore, Maryland – February 20th, 2026 – Audubon Mid-Atlantic has been awarded more than $610,000 to monitor the restoration of saltmarsh habitat at the Irish Grove Sanctuary on...
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5 Fun Facts to Chirp About: Featuring Amy Tan, Author of The Backyard Bird Chronicles

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:36
Pausing to look into your backyard and discovering your feeder alive with Red-headed Woodpeckers, sparrows, goldfinches, and juncos can spark joy, connection, and a deeper sense of purpose. Taking...
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A crane season tradition

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:16
More than 50 years ago, Audubon, a grass roots volunteer led group began hosting what would become known as the Crane Festival—recognizing the return of Sandhill Cranes to the Platte River as one...
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Texas Takes Flight: Cities and Campuses Uniting for Bird‑Friendly Buildings 

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:13
by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager While we’ve made tremendous progress through the Lights Out, Texas! initiative—a movement championed by Audubon Texas and partners where more than 20 cities...
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Expanding Impact After Dark: Technology, Community Science, and Conservation. 

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:13
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center As daylight fades, Mitchell Lake Audubon Center transforms; wildlife stirs, the air cools, and nighttime sounds like coyotes and Common Pauraques begin to rise. This...
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My First Christmas Bird Count.

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:13
by Delaney Hankins - Knowledge Tools and Communication InternOn Christmas Day, the year 1900, 27 birders from Toronto, Ontario to Pacific Grove, California participated in Audubon’s first Christmas...
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Building Community Through Environmental Education and Creating Better Habitat for Birds.

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12
Trinity River Audubon Center In reflecting on 2025, it was clear Trinity River Audubon Center (TRAC) deeply fostered building community through environmental education and creating better habitat...
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Texas Leaders in Conservation Enters Its 11th Year with New Partnerships and Fresh Momentum.

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12
by Yvette Stewart, Manager, Community Outreach The Texas Leaders in Conservation (TLC) program kicked off its eleventh year in the 2025–2026 school year with a renewed focus on “starting...
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Can You Have Too Many Native Plants in Your Landscape?

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12
Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center In a word, no. Not when we’re talking about our urban and suburban spaces, where natural habitat is shrinking and birds are struggling to find what they need to...
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Boots on the Ground in Texas Communities are What Makes a Difference.

Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12
by Chloe Crumley, Engagement Manager Audubon Chapters are the boots on the ground across the Lone Star State, and we are lucky to have local Audubon chapters and organizations that support the...
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