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  1. “Peafowl are not native to North America, but they are here to stay. As the birds turn neighbor against neighbor, the question for these troubled communities is whether they can maintain a more copacetic relationship with their feathered interlopers.” https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2022/california-has-peacock-problem View the full article
  2. Another season of arrivals is upon us: migrants announcing their return with birdsong, delicate nests taking shape in trees and shrubs, adorable chicks beginning to hatch—and a new batch of topical stories. Dive into Audubon magazine’s spring issue now: https://bit.ly/40BbzRf https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643071158445645826/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fs1cfo7WAAA99TH.jpg:large View the full article
  3. Not able to experience Sandhill Cranes epic migration in person? Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary is at the heart of this magnificent crane staging area where millions of Sandhill Cranes converge and you can check on them anytime via @exploreorg: https://bit.ly/40tHUJu https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1643044459897323521/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1642925378774630402/vid/1920x1080/eYCXuvwfq6TFxHvC.mp4?tag=16 View the full article
  4. Out in Hillsborough Bay, a cluster of tiny mangrove islands has served as an important nesting and resting site for decades. @AudubonFL and partners have built a more resilient future for these important islands, including a new ‘living’ shoreline. https://fl.audubon.org/news/living-shorelines-protect-baby-birds View the full article
  5. Recent funding from the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund has allowed @Audubon_GP and partners to start efforts to re-establish prairie habitat. For many of these sites that means starting fresh. https://greatplains.audubon.org/news/tree-removal-urban-pollinator-plots-project View the full article
  6. Migrating male birds are adapting to warmer springs faster than females across 36 species—showing the complexity of climate change and the importance of studying female bird behavior. https://www.audubon.org/news/migrating-male-birds-race-ahead-keep-springs-early-arrival View the full article
  7. Want to do one thing to help birds today? Join our action network and be in the know on the most pressing issues for birds and how you can use your voice to help. https://bit.ly/3ZwZaMU https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642891980504956929/photo/1 https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/Fsy5iHAWwAMPRmT.mp4#w=1310&h=760 View the full article
  8. The timing of bird migration is complicated, but this primer from expert @KennKaufman will aid in your adventures. https://bit.ly/3M8LUv4 https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642860269410942977/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsycsQeXgAA6PPb.jpg:large View the full article
  9. “Each challenge was a new story, a shared memory which gave us common ground. Over the many years I volunteered, the sanctuary director became a friend and mentor to me. Throughout the years, I found a family at Audubon.” @AudubonCA https://richardsonbay.audubon.org/news/finding-family-among-feathered-friends View the full article
  10. “You can see how birds trace the outlines of continents, rivers, lakes, mountain ridges.” Wondering how to use the new Bird Migration Explorer from Audubon and partners? Check out this helpful guide and start exploring today! https://www.audubon.org/news/the-bird-migration-explorer-lets-you-interact-natures-most-amazing-feat View the full article
  11. Tribes across the United States are working to reclaim ancestral lands—aiming to heal trauma from historic wrongs, enhance their culture, revive traditional practices, and protect wildlife and ecosystems. Dive into three inspiring successes from 2022. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2022/how-tribes-are-reclaiming-and-protecting-their View the full article
  12. Avian courtship displays are as alluring for photographers as they are for birds. Here's what to look for: https://bit.ly/3JZB1ZG https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642648876405383168/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsvcbj9WIAAI8mF.jpg:large View the full article
  13. .@AudubonAmericas and partners started a project last April to track Lesser Yellowlegs on their journeys from their wintering grounds in Colombia to their breeding grounds in the remote reaches of the Boreal Forest. https://bit.ly/3A4dUrM https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642618425464745987/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsvAvGRWwAUx8ze.jpg:large View the full article
  14. It's April but many large birds of prey are already nesting. Why is that @BirdNoteRadio takes a look: https://bit.ly/3nC99Du https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642588983329783816/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsul9V6XsAAXyj5.jpg:large View the full article
  15. Nest boxes can be important conservation tools in areas where natural nest sites are limited, and @ABCbirds actively supports our local partners' efforts to provide them. As a result, species like the Gray-breasted Parakeet have made astounding comebacks. https://abcbirds.org/news/gray-breasted-parakeet-reintroduction/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1642585320431443970/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsuihgtXsAARsrO.jpg:large View the full article
  16. “[Art] can create understanding; it can make two people put themselves in conversation with each other in ways that other mediums just can't…To this day, I'm hooked on that feeling.” Catch the rest of our interview with artist @jpbrammer: https://www.audubon.org/news/picking-pen-again-jp-brammer-reignited-his-passion-sketching-birds View the full article
  17. Have you ever wanted to capture bird songs and calls? Check out our guide to help you get started. https://bit.ly/40O7wRo https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642527828288602112/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FstuVpsXwAMNETP.jpg:large View the full article
  18. Every year, Christmas Bird Count volunteers across the Western Hemisphere observe thousands of bird species—each tally fueling the research of Audubon scientists. Learn how this critical data informs our work to build a better future for birds. #AudubonCBC https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7e32f413b0c244e889d021aac078afe8 View the full article
  19. The @USGS Bird Banding Lab has been "putting a ring on it" for more than 100 years—providing researchers with valuable data. Read how this info can be used today to learn about migratory birds & the places they need—like with our Migratory Bird Initiative. https://www.audubon.org/news/finding-wisdom-centurys-worth-usgs-bird-banding-records View the full article
  20. 50 years ago, Audubon’s Steve Kress found a way to bring Atlantic Puffins back to Maine after the seabirds were nearly hunted to extinction. Learn the story behind the Seabird Institute—@AudubonPuffin—and how you can celebrate their 50th anniversary: https://bit.ly/3KlWSMm https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642346382630477824/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsrJUHVWYAoVp-E.jpg:large View the full article
  21. Want to shoot intimate bird portraits? You may have to go undercover in a portable blind. https://bit.ly/3Klnhdf https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642317945509498880/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsqvc2eWAAAFPNs.jpg:large View the full article
  22. Join Hog Island @AudubonCamp on Thurs, April 6 at 7:30pm ET to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Project Puffin! 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/1642288752574726148/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsqU5miWwAASiyH.jpg:large View the full article
  23. The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of the species under its care from going extinct. We need to allow this critical law to continue to protect wildlife for future generations, not undermine it. Urge Congress to stand up for this bedrock law. https://bit.ly/40wfNd7 https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1642255786691686400/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fsp26vQWcAIO5JU.jpg:large View the full article
  24. 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
  25. Tea kettles, potato chips, and teachers: Have you ever a mnemonic device to help you remember birdsong? https://www.audubon.org/news/teakettle-cheeseburger-pidaro-case-using-real-words-remember-bird-songs View the full article
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