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Birding That Counts
This month, 65,000 volunteers are tromping, binoculars in hand, through mud, snow, and freezing cold. The 113th Christmas Bird Count is underway. Past counts have made a real difference for bird science and conservation. Kenn Kaufman shares CBC lore and feather-raising tales of bird count prowess. Read more. |
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A View from the Pacific Flyway
Protecting the Arctic's Biggest Bird Nursery
Teshekpuk Lake, located on Alaska's North Slope, teems with birds in the spring and summer and is one of the most ecologically important wetlands in the entire Pacific Flyway. Audubon has been a leader working to protect the lake and the larger habitat area around it, and this year we've had encouraging news that could spell good things for birds throughout the Pacific Flyway. Take a video tour of Teshekpuk Lake.
10 Under 10,000 – Birds on the Brink
Pollution, habitat destruction, and now global climate change are shoving more and more birds into the ecological red zone. Audubon has identified 10 bird species whose populations have fallen below 10,000 individuals. We call them the '10 Under 10,000.' From the Bahamas to the Arctic, birds like the Piping Plover, Black Oystercatcher, and Florida Scrub-Jay are declining in number. Their plight underscores the urgency of our conservation efforts. Read more. |
HOLIDAY GIVING
Last Minute Gifts for Bird-lovers
Save birds while giving to the birder in your life. Adopt a Painted Bunting, Bald Eagle, or 14 other species. You'll be advancing conservation and providing a loved one with a beautiful gift that matters.
WINTER FEEDERS
Hot Tips for Cold Weather Feeders
Famed ornithologist Steve Kress shares advice on what to feed backyard birds in winter. His main recommendation: Offer a variety of foods and feeders in your yard to keep the cardinals, nuthatches, woodpeckers, and chickadees fat and happy. |
