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  1. As officials grapple with what changes to make in the management and allocations of the Colorado River’s water, we must remember all of the groups of people, birds, & other wildlife that will suffer the consequences. @JnPitt #BirdsNeedWater https://www.audubon.org/news/who-gets-harmed-colorado-river-changes View the full article
  2. What do Scissor-tailed Flycatchers, Bobolinks, and Greater Sage-Grouse have in common? They all rely on native plants to thrive! But the nation’s supply of native seeds falls far short of demand. A new report charts a way forward. https://www.audubon.org/news/native-seeds-are-short-supply-big-problem-ecological-restoration View the full article
  3. Spring migration is here—and so is spring planting season. Support birds with Audubon® Native Plants and 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/1640325819066118145/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsObn1XXsAA-NlJ.jpg:large View the full article
  4. Dreading that spring cleaning date coming up on your calendar? If Bald Eagles can do it, so can you. @BirdNoteRadio https://www.audubon.org/news/bald-eagles-spring-clean-too View the full article
  5. What's a mama bird to do? Learn about the especially proactive approach female Yellow-legged Gulls seem to have developed for protecting their young. https://www.audubon.org/news/how-expecting-mother-birds-can-prepare-chicks-risky-world View the full article
  6. Unmistakable birds of coastal waters, Brown Pelicans forage by diving from the air—from as high as 60 feet above water—plunging into water headfirst and coming to surface with fish in bill. https://bit.ly/3z4XkIn https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1640143366670237696/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsL1rtJWYAMqFqU.jpg:large View the full article
  7. “Nature's beauty persists everywhere, these photos remind us, even in the cracks of a sidewalk—and with a little care and luck, these plants can blossom into a haven for birds, too.” #PlantsForBirds https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2021/a-new-book-showcases-beauty-and-grit-new-york View the full article
  8. Want to create an outdoor haven for your favorite local birds this spring? Learn how to build, place, & maintain homes to attract birds with our Audubon Birdhouse Book, filled with detailed blueprints. Available now: https://bit.ly/3nlW9BC https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1640083472206241792/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsK_NZhX0AA6KzG.jpg:large View the full article
  9. Breeding season has begun along Florida's coasts. How can you ensure that these beach-nesting birds are able to raise the next generation of chicks to adulthood: #ShareTheShore! Learn what that means from @AudubonFL. https://fl.audubon.org/news/2023-nesting-season-southwest-florida-coastal-birds-underway View the full article
  10. As we celebrate bird migration season, it’s critical to remember how fatal artificial lights and skyglow can be to migrating birds. Pledge to stand with us as we call on excess lighting to be turned off to help ensure birds have safe passage. https://bit.ly/3JqKw5d #BirdFriendly https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1640023833435332609/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsKI990X0AExgp8.jpg:large View the full article
  11. Did you know hummingbirds carry tiny passengers from flower to flower? Enter the world of flower mites: https://bit.ly/40cXidf https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639991364795482114/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsJrcBVWIAAELjm.jpg:large View the full article
  12. “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
  13. Hundreds of years ago, naturalists wondered whether birds hibernated or flew to the moon in winter. Now we can pinpoint the exact path of their migration nearly in real-time. https://bit.ly/3wqsVUm https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639840118113554433/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsHh4UeXgAA9iYX.jpg:large View the full article
  14. Have you ever heard the quirky timbres of our continent's various blackbird songs? Listen in with @BirdNoteRadio: https://bit.ly/40zDZec https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639811680463888385/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsHIBB6WwAE5ti6.jpg:large View the full article
  15. The beauty of bird migrations are “these fantastic stories, and this tracking data brings those stories to life.” Read about the advances that are bringing night migration to life and the challenges we need to address to ensure they continue. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/spring-2021/a-new-golden-age-observation-revealing-wonders View the full article
  16. The turkey-sized Great Curassow is prized by local people for its meat. Overhunting and habitat loss have made this species shy. Great Curassows find shelter at several of the bird reserves supported by ABC, including the Río Canandé Reserve in Ecuador. https://abcbirds.org/bird/great-curassow/ https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1639755477012697093/video/1 https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1639755302861000705/pu/vid/1280x720/HTKy165y5A2aVysC.mp4?tag=12 View the full article
  17. Little is known about the American Bittern, but their numbers are declining across their range due to the loss and degradation of wetland habitats. Learn how some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Audubon @corkscrewswamp Sanctuary. https://corkscrew.audubon.org/news/american-bitterns-rely-wetlands View the full article
  18. With help from her African Grey parrot, Irene Pepperberg revolutionized our understanding of bird intelligence. https://bit.ly/3m2dhId #WomensHistoryMonth https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639719826863054849/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsF0eckXgAEJ6so.jpg:large View the full article
  19. Dark-eyed Juncos come in a dazzling array of colors. The six flavors of junco were long considered separate species, but recent science shows that they instead boldly exhibit evolution in real time. https://www.audubon.org/news/dark-eyed-juncos-backyard-gems-come-dazzling-array-colors View the full article
  20. In more and more projects around the world, well-trained dogs are using their canine superpowers on behalf of wildlife conservation. https://bit.ly/2ZyKZOw https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639660938570739716/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsE-6ssWcAE4txb.jpg:large View the full article
  21. For endemic Endangered species like the Scalloped Antbird, the Pedra D'Antas Reserve is a lifeline. Additional acreage was added to the reserve, protecting that much-needed habitat for the wildlife that depends on it. https://abcbirds.org/news/pedra-dantas-atlantic-forest-reserve-expansion/ 📸: Scalloped Antbird by Ester Ramirez https://twitter.com/ABCbirds/status/1639648469534257152/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsEzektWYAEquMA.jpg:large View the full article
  22. “This project is going to have great climate, ecological integrity, and environmental justice problems,” says David Krause, director of conservation for @AudubonAlaska1. https://www.audubon.org/news/construction-days-away-groups-ask-court-halt-massive-willow-oil-project View the full article
  23. Even from home, a simple change to your routine can make a global impact. Drink Audubon Bird Friendly® certified coffee and save critical bird habitat, one cup at a time. Available here: https://nas.birdsandbeans.ca https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639599826831802369/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsEHVo7XoAAZszB.jpg:large View the full article
  24. For a seven-year-old budding naturalist, an American Robin pair nesting in the front yard meant endless opportunities for observation, photography, and time with dad. https://www.audubon.org/news/for-budding-naturalist-time-dad-makes-photography-perfect-hobby View the full article
  25. Spread your love of native plants this spring. Explore our #PlantsForBirds retail collection, including colorful t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more: https://bit.ly/3Zdfp1A https://twitter.com/audubonsociety/status/1639450299319595008/photo/1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsB_V32WAAAuH73.jpg:large View the full article
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