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Wednesday, Apr 17

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North Carolina Cities get Native Plants Policies, Thanks to Chapter Advocacy

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Two new native plant policies were recently passed in Greensboro and Winston-Salem, thanks to advocacy by local Audubon chapters and other partners. Combined, the policies will result in more native...

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New Rio Salado Pollinator Garden Provides a Home for Bees, Butterflies, and Birds to Flourish

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More than a hundred volunteers planted native plants along the Rio Salado to allow for pollinators – like bees, butterflies, and birds – to flourish at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon...

06

Audubon Hails Rule Creating Climate Resiliency, Balancing Development with Conservation on Federal Lands

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(WASHINGTON D.C.-April 18, 2024) – The Department of the Interior has published a final rule for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that will ensure that millions...

02

Migratory Bird Conservation Bill Passed by the U.S. Senate

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WASHINGTON (April 18, 2024) – A bipartisan bill that reauthorizes and enhances a conservation program for migratory birds throughout the Americas was passed by the Senate by voice vote yesterday...

Tuesday, Apr 16

22

Effort to Proclaim Chuckwalla National Monument Accelerates with Announcement of Bicameral Legislation

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(WASHINGTON, D.C.--April 16, 2024) – The National Audubon Society today celebrated bicameral legislation introduced by Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler (both...

17

Cities Are Testing Birth Control to Solve Pigeon Problems

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The people of Toronto are fed up with pigeons. The birds crowd around subway stations, overload balconies with poop, and build their flammable nests in hazardous places. The city has tried trapping...

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North River Ranch Notches Bird-Friendly Certification from the National Audubon Society

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Shelbyville, Mo. (April 16, 2024) — The National Audubon Society proudly announces North River Ranch, owned and operated by Peter and Bess Allen, has earned distinction as an Audubon Certified...

07

The Osprey, at the heart of the Sonso Lagoon

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The Sonso Lagoon is a hidden paradise in the Cauca Valley, 40 minutes from Cali, the third-largest city in Colombia. At more than 5000 acres, the laguna is the largest wetland in the region...

Saturday, Apr 13

02

Audubon: New Rule for Fossil Fuel Development on Federal Lands Long Overdue

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(Washington, DC-April 12, 2024) – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a rule updating the cost of doing business on public lands and helping to balance the extraction of...

Friday, Apr 12

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Senators Cardin and Boozman Introduce Legislation to Invest in Migratory Bird Conservation

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WASHINGTON (April 12, 2024) – A bipartisan bill that reauthorizes and enhances a conservation program for migratory birds throughout the Americas has been introduced in the Senate. The bill, known...

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A New Birding Club Wants to Help COVID Long-Haulers Safely Enjoy Nature Together

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In September 2022, Ezra Spier contracted COVID-19. Initially mild, his symptoms continued and even worsened weeks and months later, leading to a diagnosis of long COVID. A year and a half later, the...

Thursday, Apr 11

10

The Osprey Connection

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Hayley Beal has always been around Ospreys, watching them plunge towards the surface of her grandparents’ lake, seeing them perched in beachfront mangroves, even before she knew them by that...

Wednesday, Apr 10

02

Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse

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When you think of the wild, windswept landscapes of the Western United States, which special place comes to mind?

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Bird Recorder Project Will Support Education and Conservation in Fisher River Cree Nation

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Two wildlife audio recorders were set up in Fisher River Cree Nation on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 as part of a project to study the birds that migrate through, breed, and live in the area.

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U.S. House Passes Legislation Supporting Migratory Birds Across the Hemisphere

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WASHINGTON (April 9, 2024) – The U. S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill by voice vote reauthorizing and enhancing a program that provides funding throughout the Americas for...

Friday, Apr 5

09

Plastic: The New Human Diet

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The focus of this second edition was to promote national and international best practices and build alliances through disruptive, interactive, and collaborative activities, fostering...

04

It’s Nesting Season: Don’t Forget to Share the Shore with Coastal Birds

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As the weather warms up, many of us will be visiting the beach this summer. We’re not the only ones who love the sun and sand—tiny, cotton-ball-sized chicks like Western Snowy Plovers will soon...

Wednesday, Apr 3

21

Conservation and Climate Provisions Prioritized in Biden Administration’s Annual Budget Request

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The Biden Administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget request to Congress featured a clear focus on conserving our natural resources and addressing urgent issues like biodiversity and climate change...

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Conservation and Climate Provisions Prioritized in Biden Administration’s Annual Budget Request

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The Biden Administration’s fiscal year 2025 budget request to Congress featured a clear focus on conserving our natural resources and addressing urgent issues like biodiversity and climate change...

Tuesday, Apr 2

21

Partnerships and conservation: how is ENCA moving forward in Chile?

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In January, we celebrated the second anniversary of the official launch of the National Bird Conservation Strategy in Chile (ENCAChile), an unprecedented collaborative platform composed of eight...

09

Partnerships and conservation: how is ENCA developing in Chile?

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In January, we celebrated the second anniversary of the official launch of the National Bird Conservation Strategy in Chile (ENCAChile), an unprecedented collaborative platform composed of eight...

04

Partnerships and conservation: how is ENCA moving forward in Chile?

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In January, we celebrated the second anniversary of the official launch of the National Bird Conservation Strategy in Chile (ENCAChile), an unprecedented collaborative platform composed of eight...

Monday, Apr 1

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Audubon Events Marking Earth Day 2024

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Audubon is holding events at the national, state, and local levels marking Earth Day on and around April 22 to celebrate birds and wildlife. Here are some highlights from across the U.S.:; Los...

Friday, Mar 29

23

A Future for Birds and People in the Colorado River Basin

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Audubon has joined partner conservation organizations to propose “Cooperative Conservation” as an alternative for the federal Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to study as they consider how to...

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How Extreme Weather Tests Facilities Housing the Last of a Species

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Last August, the deadliest U.S. wildfires in a century raged across Maui. Sparked by severe drought, strong winds from Hurricane Dora, and downed powerlines, the fires killed more than 100 people and...

10

Bug Out With the Birds by Finding an Insect Hatch

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Bugs are a blessing and a curse for birders. Being swarmed by a squadron of mosquitos while walking through a marsh might as well be a birding rite of passage. And what would a summer outing be...

Thursday, Mar 28

22

Coordinated Conservation and Filling Data Gaps for Saline Lake Bird Populations Needed

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In the last 50 years, we have seen the tragic loss of 3 billion birds in North America. While some populations of waterbirds and waterfowl have increased due to active conservation of wetlands over...

Endangered Species Act Rules Prioritize Science in Conserving Vulnerable Species

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WASHINGTON (March 28, 2024) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced new rules governing the implementation of the Endangered Species Act, restoring some protections that were removed under...

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Bug Out With the Birds by Finding an Insect Hatch

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Bugs are a blessing and a curse for birders. Being swarmed by a squadron of mosquitos while walking through a marsh might as well be a birding rite of passage. And what would a summer outing be...

10

Ask Kenn: What's the Secret to Identifying Flycatchers?

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Who's Kenn? Simply put, Kenn is a national treasure. A renowned birder, author, and conservationist, Kenn Kaufman has spent his life dedicated to observing birds, reading about...