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  1. The National Audubon Society Board of Directors announced today that after careful deliberation, they have decided to keep the Audubon name. Read more here: https://audubon.org/NamingDecision View the full article
  2. If you see a White-breasted Nuthatch making lots of quick trips to and from your feeder–too many for it to be eating them all–it may be storing the seeds for later in the winter, by wedging them into furrows in the bark of nearby trees. https://bit.ly/3llji6y https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635855613149192192/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrO5_meWYAA5JsP.jpg:large View the full article
  3. “Beers and owls, all together. This is perfect!” Last month, @audubonsw and Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company brought together a diverse crowd of people who are passionate about the ways in which birds, beer, science, and water conservation all overlap. https://bit.ly/3mpdmts https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635824888438198273/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1633242336695136257/vid/1920x1080/9e5G6xREV-ZuZQXB.mp4?tag=16 View the full article
  4. Preparing for spring planting? Make outdoor spaces more bird-friendly by planting Audubon® Native Plants & Trees, grown 100% neonicotinoid-free by our partner, Bower & Branch. Order today for delivery directly to your door in select areas: https://bit.ly/3vKk5iC #PlantsForBirds https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635794965744762881/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrOC1deWYAAv6F0.jpg:large View the full article
  5. When Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl, escaped from the Central Park Zoo, it left many with the question of what do we do now? Read what the experts think. https://www.audubon.org/news/what-should-be-done-about-flaco-eurasian-eagle-owl-loose-new-york View the full article
  6. The Great Green Macaw is found in lowland humid forests from Honduras to Ecuador. This bird has experienced devastating population losses in recent decades that have halved its population numbers. Learn more about this bird and other green birds: https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635750282549161988/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrNaGCFWIAAifTm.jpg:large View the full article
  7. Pinyon Jays & piñon pines share an intimate relationship—each depending on the other. But because of drought, insects, & development, piñon pines are producing less seed—pushing both into a snowballing decline. Learn what’s being done to bring them back. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2022/the-intimate-relationship-between-pinyon-jays-and View the full article
  8. The Emerald Toucanet is a small toucan found in humid montane forests from southern Mexico to Nicaragua. What other facts do you know about birds with green feathers? Test your knowledge: https://abcbirds.outgrow.us/green-birds-quiz Photo: Emerald Toucanet by Greg Homel, Natural Elements Productions https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635710033760583681/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrM1fbnWAAcRLHy.jpg:large View the full article
  9. During the 2021 nesting season, wading birds initiated almost 102,000 nests—more than twice the 10-year average of 48,000 nests. Learn from @AudubonFL what Florida’s #BirdsTellUs about the health of the Everglades. https://fl.audubon.org/news/2021-everglades-experienced-its-second-highest-nesting-effort-many-wading-bird-species-80-years View the full article
  10. Despite best efforts to protect birds nesting on Florida beaches, an invisible threat has been taking a toll on Black Skimmer chicks and fledglings in Southwest Florida—but staff are hopeful a new tool can help. @AudubonFL https://fl.audubon.org/news/audubon-florida-coastal-team-pilots-innovative-solution-improve-nesting-success-black-skimmers View the full article
  11. What a talented and persistent singer! The male Black-throated Green Warbler has two main songs: a thin, buzzy trill used when courting, and a quicker song used when defending territory. Listen to the songs and learn more on our website: https://abcbirds.org/bird/black-throated-green-warbler/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635636859312144385/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1635636650930843650/pu/vid/1280x720/XzCr_q841pDXiS3B.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  12. Need some time outside while at #SXSW? Join @travisaudubon for a bird walk along Waller Creek today at 8am CT. It will be a great walk for birders of all skill levels. There’s no cost, but registration is encouraged. More info and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3ZBksKk https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635611791232204802/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrLcPS-WYAMPTqM.jpg:large View the full article
  13. “Seeing the many species of ducks in the Roaring Fork River ignited a spark to learn more about birds. Mary Harris took me under her wing & I found my flock of wonderful birders.” Read about this birder’s 1st Christmas Bird Count. @Rockies #AudubonCBC https://rockies.audubon.org/naturalist/articles/roaring-fork-audubon-christmas-bird-count-2022 View the full article
  14. .@AudubonFL’s Everglades Science Center is in the middle of a busy wading bird nesting season. Since Roseate Spoonbills have a clear relationship with water conditions, the colorful species can tell us about changes in their environment. #BirdsTellUs https://fl.audubon.org/news/mid-season-spoonbill-nesting-update View the full article
  15. “An unexpected benefit of this effort is that I feel our block is a better place to live. I feel much more connected.” Read how one person rallied to help her neighbors to start planting their yards for the birds. @AudubonRockies #PlantsForBirds https://rockies.audubon.org/habitat-hero/articles/gardening-neighbors View the full article
  16. Found from Texas to Nicaragua, with an isolated population in western Mexico, Green Parakeets avoid humid forests, preferring instead deciduous woodlands. Although they remain common in the wild, they face dangers like habitat loss and the pet trade. https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635409294987231235/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrIj9gwWAAIid5m.jpg:large View the full article
  17. The Willow Project not only undermines the need to limit carbon pollution, but it will have detrimental impacts on the region’s ecological and cultural values. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/03/13/willow-project-alaska-biden-conocophillips/ View the full article
  18. After 2 years of collaboration, Audubon as part of a coalition with representatives from all regions of Colombia released Enca 2030—an updated conservation roadmap for conserving the country’s diverse birds and the places they need. @AudubonAmericas https://www.audubon.org/news/colombias-national-bird-conservation-strategy-takes-flight View the full article
  19. Green Jay populations occur across the border in Mexico and far south of the US, and a Green Jay seen in South America looks quite different from an individual spotted in South Texas. Which shade of green do you prefer? https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635358511042555904/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1635358323334684672/pu/vid/1280x720/ZpWdG5JBfiJBn3ba.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  20. Want to see a Short-eared Owl? Check out spots where you’ve had encounters with Northern Harriers—you may even get to see “fascinating clashes” between the two. https://bit.ly/3ypOYL1 https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635313046540230657/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrHMiEZXgAEo5CN.jpg:large View the full article
  21. Spring brings nesting sea and shorebirds to Florida’s coastlines, & the first reported nests in 2023 came from Dog Island, with two Snowy Plover pairs successfully laying eggs. As nesting season begins, learn why it’s critical to #ShareTheShore. @AudubonFL https://fl.audubon.org/news/beach-bird-nesting-season-already-underway-panhandle View the full article
  22. St. Patrick's Day is on Friday, and spring is coming for many of us. Given that, we've got green on our minds—especially green birds. For the next week, we'll be sharing some of these special and thematic birds. https://abcbirds.org/blog/green-birds/ Photo: Greenish Puffleg by Larry Thompson https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1635270880333889537/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrGmE0mXoAEqqjZ.jpg:large View the full article
  23. At #SXSW? Join us for our panel '#BirdsTellUs: Inspiring Conservation Through Art' today at 10am CT. You'll learn how hundreds of the biggest names in entertainment contributed their time and talents to drive conservation action and benefit Audubon. https://bit.ly/3T1YCgq https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635249405463875584/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrGSpq6XwAECncw.jpg:large View the full article
  24. Seeing fewer stars in the sky? You're not alone. New research shows that light pollution is causing the night sky to get brighter faster than we thought. Learn what the consequences of this are for birds and other animals, including humans. https://www.audubon.org/news/night-skies-are-even-brighter-we-thought-and-getting-brighter View the full article
  25. Looking to attract beautiful hummingbirds to your yard or balcony? On #PlantAFlowerDay, try planting native flowering plants. https://bit.ly/3TeWUIH https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1635098876825722880/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrEJvv1XgAApNsV.jpg:large View the full article
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