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In a Sky Ruled by Ancient Birds, Bats Conquered the Dark

Fri, 10/23/2026 - 07:11
A starlit forest rustles in the dark. Ancient birds sleep beneath a Cenozoic moon, survivors from the age of dinosaurs just recently passed. In the velvet gloom, a small, shrew-like mammal swings on...
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A Call to Global Leaders: Turn Forest Commitment into Action

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 23:51
As world leaders, negotiators, Indigenous peoples, civil society, and other stakeholders gather for the Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP17 and the UN Framework Convention on Climate...
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10 Fun Facts About the Northern Shrike

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 10:44
Dapperly dressed in black, white, and glacial gray, the Northern Shrike might pass as any other songbird. But don’t be fooled—it's also a brutal killer. With a bold black mask and hooked bill...
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Audubon Florida Recognizes Conservation Leaders for 2026

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 05:59
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Audubon Florida recently honored conservation leaders during its annual Assembly, held October 15–17, 2026. For decades, Audubon Florida has brought together staff, members...
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Bouressa Family Farm Secures Audubon Bird-Friendly Land Certification

Wed, 10/21/2026 - 15:48
NEW LONDON, WISC. (October 21, 2026) — Bouressa Family Farm, owned and operated by fifth-generation farmer Rachel Bouressa, has earned the National Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly Land...
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Audubon Assessment Featured in Leading Western Water Publication

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 15:03
The Water Report—an expert monthly publication that provides in-depth analysis and practical information across water sectors—featured Audubon’s Great Salt Lake Birds and Habitat Assessment...
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What Birds Reveal About Fire, Forests, and Resilience

Tue, 10/20/2026 - 12:54
In the 2025 State of the Birds report, a status assessment of the health of the nation’s bird populations, more than 50% of western forest species are declining due to habitat degradation from fire...
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Newly Audubon Certified, Pathfinder Ensign Ranches Advances Grassland Bird Conservation in Wyoming

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 10:54
ALCOVA, WYO. (October 19, 2026) — The National Audubon Society is proud to announce that Pathfinder Ensign Ranches has achieved Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Land Certification. Earned through the...
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How Audubon Science Informs a New Global Effort to Protect Migratory Birds

Mon, 10/19/2026 - 01:33
 As billions of birds embark on their southbound journeys to their non-breeding grounds, they will encounter numerous challenges along the way. After all, migration season is statistically the...
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The Pink Birds of North America

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 11:04
Fact-checked by Kenn Kaufman, field editor, Audubon magazine. We don’t have a lot of pink birds in North America. In fact, even if we get generous with the definition of pink and count rare...
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Protecting the Future of Alaska’s Western Arctic

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 09:52
The Western Arctic’s wetlands, lakes, and tundra provide essential habitat for millions of migratory birds and other wildlife, sustain Indigenous subsistence livelihoods, and store vast amounts of...
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Muskrats, Reshaping Chicago Wetlands for Marsh Birds

Fri, 10/16/2026 - 09:39
Written by Leo Chan Gaskins.We’ll start off with the problem to solve – unfortunately, many marsh birds are in decline in the Great Lakes due to habitat loss and degradation. Marsh bird...
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Audubon Chapter Leader in Oakland County Recognized with 2026 Alan Dolan Great Lakes Conservation Advocacy Award

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 16:40
Birmingham, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2026) — Don Burlett of Oakland Bird Alliance, an Audubon affiliated chapter in Oakland County Michigan, was presented with Audubon Great Lakes’ 2026 Alan Dolan Great...
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Community Day Celebrates Fall Migration, Cultural Touchpoints

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:46
As birds embarked on their fall migration journeys, Audubon and partners welcomed approximately 250 visitors to Community Day at the John James Audubon Center (JJAC) in late September. The event...
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Preparing for the 2027 State Legislative Sessions in the Great Plains

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 11:49
As state legislatures begin preparing for their 2027 sessions, now is the time to start planning for the policy discussions and legislative activity that will shape the year ahead. Early preparation...
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A Milestone Made Together: Celebrating 20,000 Acres of Conservation

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 11:41
Recently, our team celebrated an incredible milestone: over 20,000 acres enrolled in the Conservation Forage Program (CFP)! This achievement was made possible by landowners, partners, and...
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2026 California Policy Roundup

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 10:56
As another legislative session closes, we’re looking back at our work for birds, wildlife, and the places they depend on.  This year, we were proud to bring back Audubon California’s Advocacy...
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California's 2026 Bird of the Year Winner Is...

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 10:36
The votes are in, and CALIFORNIA CONDOR has officially soared to victory as Audubon California's 2026 Bird of the Year!To celebrate Audubon California's 30th anniversary, we invited Bird Lovers...
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Shaping the Future of Global Conservation at COP17

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 09:32
This month, governments, civil society, Indigenous people, companies, and other organizations from around the world will gather in Yerevan, Armenia for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the...
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Audubon Receives NFWF Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative Award

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 07:55
The National Audubon Society has been awarded nearly $4 million dollars from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative (GRACI) grant, an investment...
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