News from the Mississippi Flyway
Meet the John James, Audubon's Little
Dredge That Could
Hurricane Katrina and other recent storms have transformed critical wetlands into fragmented ponds in Louisiana's Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary, Audubon's oldest and largest sanctuary. Now Audubon has a new tool to restore the mud shallows that support Rainey's kaleidoscopic array of bird life. The John James, a small marsh-building dredge, rebuilds mud flats that serve as an open buffet to shorebirds, wading birds, and ducks. The vegetation that sprouts up also supports rails, Seaside Sparrows, and Least Bitterns. Read more.
Great Trails for a Thanksgiving Family Walk
 | | The Stonehouse Loop walking trail at the Rheinstrom Hill Audubon Sanctuary and Center in Craryville, New York. | |
For many families, the post-Thanksgiving-feast walk is as much a treasured tradition as cranberry sauce and stuffing. Why not stretch your legs somewhere remarkable this year? Audubon magazine offers a list of 16 family-friendly hikes in various corners of the U.S. to help you burn calories and maybe add a bird or two to your life list. Even if you can’t embark on a major hike this weekend, enjoy some fresh air with your loved ones. And have a happy Thanksgiving. Read more. |
WINGED GIVING
Adopt a Bird for a Loved One
Give that bird lover a gift that matters—adopt an Audubon bird for your special someone. Choose from the Spectacled Eider, the Burrowing Owl, or 14 others. Recipients will receive a stunning card, a year of Audubon magazine, and more.
TAKE ACTION
Save America's Greatest Arctic Wetland
Nearly 100 bird species depend on the vast Western Arctic Reserve, including Peregrine Falcons, Pacific Loons, Arctic Terns, and Gyrfalcons. We have the greatest opportunity in decades to safeguard this vital habitat. Act now. |
