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  1. What can 3,300 hours of recordings collected in the Boreal Forest tell us? Audubon’s partner Deninu Kųę́ First Nation is excited to report on results from their summer 2021 passive acoustic monitoring surveys for birds. Learn what they uncovered. https://www.audubon.org/news/deninu-kue-first-nation-shares-results-2021-acoustic-bird-survey View the full article
  2. With this new Motus antenna installed at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary, we’ll be able to provide scientists with data that will help them better understand how and where birds migrate. @AudubonNY https://ny.audubon.org/node/11120 View the full article
  3. Nature is the ultimate entertainer. Inspire the young, budding bird lover in your life to learn more about the natural world with these eight new birdy and nature-themed books—perfect for children of various ages. https://www.audubon.org/news/eight-fantastic-new-birdy-and-nature-themed-books-kids View the full article
  4. Even on a remote island surrounded by an Australian Marine Park, Flesh-footed Shearwaters ingest so much plastic that scientists coined a new term to describe the resulting disease: plasticosis. @J_Besl https://www.audubon.org/news/plastic-pollution-so-pervasive-its-causing-new-disease-seabirds View the full article
  5. “The Clean Water Act is essential in protecting our nation’s rivers, lakes, and streams for future generations. We fully support the @POTUS's decision to enforce the Clean Water Act,” said Audubon’s Caitlin Wall (@PotomacWall). #BirdsNeedWater https://www.audubon.org/news/audubon-statement-presidential-veto-congressional-attempt-remove-water-protections View the full article
  6. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Project Puffin by tuning in to Hog Island @AudubonCamp's presentation today at 7:30pm ET! You’ll hear from Dr. Stephen Kress—founder of @AudubonPuffin—and @ChadWitko of Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3X5D4zX https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1644039805502730240/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtDNeS7WYAAW-pF.jpg:large View the full article
  7. “The simplest way to convert a yard to native plants is to start small. Each season, as I bring in more plants, I expand my garden edges a bit more...and I see an increase in native bee and butterfly populations.” @AudubonTX #PlantsForBirds https://tx.audubon.org/aboutus/spring-native-plants-%E2%80%93-have-you-botany-lately View the full article
  8. Want to help manage the invasive spotted lanternfly? Don’t use glue traps, experts say. The strips of sticky tape can injure or kill birds and other wildlife, while safer alternatives are available. https://www.audubon.org/news/meant-catch-spotted-lanternflies-glue-traps-are-horrifying-hazard-birds View the full article
  9. Impressive dance moves, a flexible bill, serious acting skills—what’s not to love about the American Woodcock? Read what makes these quirky migrants such fan favorites. https://bit.ly/3uscxAw https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643949949158129664/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtB7v-FWIAgKJXN.jpg:large View the full article
  10. North American grassland birds have experienced the largest declines of any group of birds over the last 50 years. Read how @Audubon_GP has been working closely with @NEGameandParks to study and protect the Thick-billed Longspur and American Woodcock. https://ne.audubon.org/news/how-thick-billed-longspur-and-american-woodcock-adapt-their-ranges-evolve View the full article
  11. Is the American Robin really a sign of spring? Turns out, the bird's movements are more complex than most people realize, writes @kennkaufman in this edition's "Ask Kenn!" https://www.audubon.org/news/ask-kenn-are-american-robins-really-sign-spring View the full article
  12. Forest fragments might not seem like valuable habitat for birds but a new study finds that these patches act like avian "convenience stores" during migration, especially when crossing less hospitable regions like the sprawling farmlands of the Midwest. https://www.audubon.org/news/forest-fragments-act-convenience-stores-migrating-birds-study-finds View the full article
  13. Spread the word: support the birds you love with the native plants they need. Explore our #PlantsForBirds retail collection including colorful t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more: https://bit.ly/3Zdfp1A https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643737047981539328/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs-6HfxWYAMDdHI.jpg:large View the full article
  14. Right now, 2.1 billion birds like the Common Tern are passing through the Gulf of Mexico as they migrate to their nesting grounds thousands of miles away in far-off locations like the Boreal forest in Canada. https://www.audubon.org/news/common-tern View the full article
  15. Love it or hate it, the House Sparrow holds up a mirror to humanity. We shouldn’t look away, writes @RosemaryMosco. https://www.audubon.org/news/meet-little-brown-bird-holds-mirror-humanity View the full article
  16. “Everybody is working together for that common goal of understanding as much as we can about migratory animals and ultimately conserving them.” Read how the global network of Motus stations is helping unlock mysteries of migration science. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/fall-2022/a-global-antenna-network-next-frontier-migration View the full article
  17. In a recently published paper, scientists respond to an article calling out several "shortfalls" in neotropical ornithology. According to the rebuttal's authors, the issues cited are directly related to larger biases within the world of bird research. https://www.audubon.org/news/systemic-barriers-hinder-bird-research-say-124-latin-american-ornithologists View the full article
  18. Have you ever wondered why we don't see baby pigeons? https://bit.ly/42UaSUD https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643586304284798979/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs8xBDGWIAI412D.jpg:large View the full article
  19. Birds are telling us that the binational cooperation to restore habitat in the Colorado River Delta is working, according to a recent report documenting the cumulative environmental benefits of these restoration efforts accomplished so far. #BirdsNeedWater https://www.audubon.org/news/restoration-efforts-colorado-river-delta-are-working View the full article
  20. “Since becoming a volunteer, I have learned a lot about Florida’s shorebirds and was pleased to find many opportunities to help,” writes @AudubonFL volunteer Eric Setterberg on his many rewarding experiences as a shorebird steward. https://fl.audubon.org/news/steward-stories-adventures-audubon-shorebird-volunteer View the full article
  21. It's always a great time to take advantage of these great birding destinations. https://bit.ly/3jZiTCx @TheBirdist https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643345970338381827/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs5WbxWWcAAtjoL.jpg:large View the full article
  22. “Birding is like the gateway drug to conservation.” George Boorujy’s evocative artwork depicts a colorful songbird in a climate-devastated future. #BirdsTellUs https://www.audubon.org/magazine/fall-2022/the-western-tanager-tomorrow View the full article
  23. Did you know that Belted Kingfishers nest in burrows up to 15 feet long? https://bit.ly/3K4tVmV @BirdNoteRadio https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643286327717183489/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs4gMG6WIAENM4M.jpg:large View the full article
  24. Did someone say baby bird photos? Here's an adorable gallery featuring our favorite shots of chicks from the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards. https://www.audubon.org/news/take-peek-avian-family-life-these-cute-chick-pics View the full article
  25. #BirdsTellUs that we need to #ActOnClimate for a better future for both people and wildlife. Pledge to stand with us as we work toward science-based solutions. https://bit.ly/3zqmXDM https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643222405207269377/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs3mDVkXsAAC5uO.png:large View the full article
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