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Drones Help Track Nests

Researchers use robots to survey and conserve breeding water birds.

By Justine E. Hausheer

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The Willow Ptarmigan's Silly Sounds

It's hard not to smile when you hear this bird.

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Umbrella Species: Greater Sage Grouse

Protecting the West's sagebrush landscape goes beyond the greater sage-grouse.

By the Audubon Editors

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Audubon View

Audubon launches a new effort to save the Southwest's rivers.

By David Yarnold

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Roseate Spoonbills Send Warning Signs About the Florida Everglades

A bizarre bird is sending warning signs about the state of the Everglades.

By Rene Ebersole/Photography by John Huba

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What Happens When Seabirds Drink Saltwater?

From albatrosses to penguins, marine birds have built-in desalination systems.

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Birding by Zipline

Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds.

By Jennifer Bogo/Photography by Jeff Hutchens

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Connecting the Dots Along Migratory Flyways

The dawn of a new era in ornithology is revealing the secrets of many species’ migratory journeys in astonishing detail. Here are some of the latest endeavors.

By Scott Weidensaul

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Rules to Sing By

Unraveling the mysteries of bird duets in Puerto Rico's mountainous rainforests.

By Holly Menino

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Taking Flight With Raptors

Parahawking, a sport that combines paragliding and falconry, is drawing adventurers and fostering a new breed of conservationist.

By Susan Cosier

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

How to Find Owls: A Crash Course in Montana

An amateur birder learns how to locate owls, using scientific techniques.

By Brenda Timm

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Audubon's Legacy: Where It All Began

On a farm in rural Pennsylvania, John James Audubon first glimpsed the curious birds of the New World that would become his lifelong passion. Now the Audubon Center at Mill Grove shares his home and his artistry with the conservation movement he continues to inspire.

By Frank Graham Jr./Photography by Susie Cushner

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine