Birdwatching
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Shaping the Future of Global Conservation at COP17
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
Audubon Receives NFWF Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative Award
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
South Dakota’s Prairie Fest 2026
If you spend a day on the South Dakota prairie with its rustling grasses, bright blooms, open skies, and rich wildlife, then it’s easy to understand why so many people are passionate about
Restoring Grasslands, Strengthening Ranching: Why the RANCH Act Matters for the Great Plains
Across the Great Plains, grasslands are the foundation of thriving ranching operations, healthy wildlife populations, and resilient rural communities. Yet these critical landscapes continue to face
Summer Camp Highlights in the Great Plains
A glimpse into summer’s adventures.
Kentucky Warbler Migration from the Great Plains to the Tropics
While it has long been known that many songbirds complete vast migrations from the temperate zones to the tropics each year, surprisingly few species have been tracked along their entire journey
Letter from the Vice President
As we welcome fall across the Great Plains, I find myself reflecting on the many ways conservation takes shape. Some moments are big and worthy of celebration, while others may seem small at first
Red-headed Woodpecker by Zac Cody
Painted: 10/7/2025About the Mural: Cast in drifting shadows, a mural splays across the concrete underpass stretching across a portion of the Wabash River in Warren County, Indiana. Broad strokes of
Dig in for Birds this Native Plants Week
GARNER, NC—Kick off the fall planting season by celebrating North Carolina Native Plants Week from October 19-25. The week highlights the importance of native plants for birds, pollinators, and
Audubon Mural Project in Hopkins, MN
Across the city of Hopkins, Minnesota, a flock of bird murals has landed on local businesses. A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker greets visitors at the entrance to a brewery; a Field Sparrow perches on the
Above-average Rainfall Recorded at the Sanctuary in September
26248Our area has been experiencing drought conditions since November 2024, but September 2026 brought 9.46" of rain, which is 13% above the September average. Since the start of the 2026 rainy
Rare and Vagrant Migratory Birds Find Refuge at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Imagine you are a migratory songbird flying south for the winter. Your flight path, which may have started in the boreal forest of eastern Canada, takes you over mountains, valleys, farms, and urban
With These Tiny Binoculars, You Can Always Be Birding
It’s easy to see the appeal of small, light-weight binoculars. Whether you’re a new birder looking for your first bins at a reasonable price point or a serious lister hoping for a more portable
Record Numbers Bring Great Lakes Piping Plovers Closer to Recovery
Just a few decades ago, the Great Lakes Piping Plover population had dwindled to just a dozen breeding pairs, all confined to northern Michigan. Today, this tiny shorebird is writing a different
How Movies and TV Made Birdwatchers Uncool—and Then Cool Again
I started birding in 2005 after pulling a used field guide off a bookstore shelf. I had never been birding, didn’t know any birders, and only knew one birding fact: It was not cool.But where did I
Audubon Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act
(October 7, 2026) - Last week, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a federal program that invests millions of dollars to clean up toxic
Welcoming Dr. Allyn Golub Conservation Assistants
We are excited to welcome two new Conservation Assistants, funded by Dr. Allyn Golub. Their main focus is assisting with field and office activities associated with the Sanctuary’s Western
Q&A with Chloe St. Germain-Vermillion, Coastal Bird Technician
How would you describe your job as Coastal Bird Technician to someone who's never heard of it? As a coastal bird technician most of my job has to do with monitoring shorebirds. That work varies
Correspondence From a Bird
A letter by the bird of the month: Dear Audubon Southwest, I am honored to be selected as the October bird of the month. It seems my years of doing mid-air flips and spins to catch your attention
Congress Still Has Time to Deliver Conservation Wins
With the close of the 119th Congress just around the corner, our elected leaders still have time to deliver significant conservation funding and policy before the term ends. At the beginning of this
Lost and Found: Tracking an American Oystercatcher with GPS/GSM Technology
The tiny backpack you see on this American Oystercatcher “N94” is a solar-powered GPS/GSM transmitter. Thanks to this technology, applied by a trained biologist, we were able to find N94 after
Chapters’ Corner, October 2026
Twelve independent chapters operate within the Audubon Southwest region. Consider joining a chapter near you to participate in bird-related events near you and engage on local issues. Read on for
Nature-Based Solutions Play Key Role in Improving New Mexico’s Climate Resilience
New Mexico is the fourth most biodiverse state in the country, but prolonged drought, high wildfire risk, decreased snowpack, and longer, hotter summers are straining habitats and water supplies. As
Driving Impact and Action Together at Climate Week NYC
From a morning of birding in Central Park to discussions on clean energy, conservation careers, and the future of nature, birds provided a common thread throughout Audubon’s Climate Week NYC
The Nēnē Survived Near-Extinction. Can It Survive Modern Hawaiʻi?
In December 2023, at a luxury resort on the Island of Hawaiʻi, three nēnē goslings hatched on a manicured green lawn. Within 72 hours, two were dead. One was found lifeless in a pond, and the
2026 Audubon Conservation Ranching Bird Monitoring Results in the Rockies
Audubon Rockies and the skilled team of wildlife biologists from Precision Wildlife Resources hit the road in 2026 for another year of avian monitoring on ranches that have earned Audubon’s
Birds as Teachers: Inclusive Education for Bird Conservation Through Community, Culture, and Nature
Birds have a unique ability to spark curiosity and inspire learning, especially among children. In Colombia, Audubon has harnessed that potential to help young people discover birds, understand their
Bird Conservation Director Corrie Folsom-O’Keefe Honored for Exceptional Environmental Stewardship
STRATFORD, Conn. – Audubon Connecticut congratulates Director of Bird Conservation Corrie Folsom-O'Keefe on being named the 2026 recipient of the Terry Backer Environmental Champion Award
Prairie Pastured Beef to Carry the Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly Land Seal
RUDOLPH, WISC. (September 29, 2026) — The National Audubon Society announces that Flaig Family Farm, home to the Prairie Pastured Beef business owned and operated by Carl Flaig and his family near
Bird-Friendly Lighting Tips for Your Home
Each spring and fall, the night skies above North America fill with billions of migrating birds. Hundreds of millions of them pass over the Southwestern United States.Many of these birds use stars
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