In the early 1990s, biologist Alejandro Simeone was walking the beaches of Viña del Mar, in central Chile, when he encountered a scene that would end up defining his career: dead Humboldt Penguins...
Across the globe, birdsong is stunningly diverse—from the slow trills of a Northern Cardinal, to the flat whistle of a Three-wattled Bellbird, to the chirps and buzzes of a Barn Swallow. Behind...
CHARLESTON, SC – A new program by Audubon South Carolina will help family landowners across the state make their forests more productive and ecologically healthy. The initiative is supported by a...
The flute-like song of a Wood Thrush is one of the signature sounds of summer forests in the Northeast. But that familiar song is becoming less common as forests become increasingly fragmented and...
Fargo, North Dakota (July 22, 2026) — The National Audubon Society has surpassed 20,000 acres of grassland restoration through its North Dakota Conservation Forage Program, marking a...
With their intense, feline gaze, barred bodies, and fierce hunting skills, the Great Horned Owl has been called the “tiger of the air.” North America's most widespread owl, this species is also...
Weeks later, I’m still enjoying my time from the Utqiaġvik Migratory Bird Festival. The fourth edition of the festival unfolded over three days in mid-June, at the Fred Ipalook Elementary School...
Looking for the perfect way to spend a summer evening? Join us at Rowe Sanctuary for Pickin' on the Platte, where live music, river views, and family-friendly activities come together for a...
Currently, on the South End of Wrightsville Beach, tiny gray and white downy Black Skimmer chicks with long legs and thick beaks have just hatched. With temperatures soaring, it’s more...
The Audubon Society has seen tremendous success across the fifteen certified Bird Cities! All across the state, communities are promoting events, education, and sustainability efforts that are...
Ring-necked Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus) are one of the world’s most popular game birds, prized as a culinary delicacy and for their beautiful plumage. Although this species is not native to...
The fight to save Maryland’s salt marshes will be won in places like Irish Grove Sanctuary on the state’s Eastern Shore. Last month, I stood on a sandy road that runs through the heart of the...
Spring rains have brought a burst of new life to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, and this year, that renewal is paired with the start of a major new chapter for the center itself.A Landscape in...
Every bird has a story. Some travel thousands of miles across continents. Others depend on a single type of habitat found only in a small corner of the world. Yet all birds share a common challenge:...