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Black Americans often face terrible daily dangers in outdoor spaces, where they are subjected to unwarranted suspicion, confrontation, and violence. The outdoors—and the joy of birds—should be safe and welcoming for all people.
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We are grateful Christian Cooper is safe. He takes great delight in sharing New York City’s birds with others and serves as a board member of
@NYCAudubon
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Wildlife photographer
@brentcizekphoto
captured this incredible photo of a Common Merganser mother with an adopted brood of 50+ chicks! This is not an uncommon sight for this species.
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That’s the reality Audubon and our partners are working hard to achieve. We unequivocally condemn racist sentiments, behavior, and systems that undermine the humanity, rights, and freedom of Black people.
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This incident shows how quickly something as simple as going birding or even going to the park can take on new meaning if you’re Black. This essay by
@JasonWardNY
explores this topic as well.
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Author and naturalist J. Drew Lanham—
@1blackbirder
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Today is Plover Appreciation Day, but we think any day is good to appreciate these little shorebirds.
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We're thankful to all of you for being part of the Audubon flock. Thank you for everything you do to celebrate and protect birds!
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Female Common Mergansers protect their young for several weeks even though they can catch their own food a few days after hatching.
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The federal duck stamp contest now requires artists to include hunting imagery—a rule change that resulted in paintings of what some contestants call "litter."
@AMcGlashen
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Did you know that female Common Mergansers will protect their chicks but the chicks catch all their own food? Learn more about these fish-eating ducks in our handy guide:
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Whoooo do you see in that tree trunk? These amazing photos will remind you just how good bird camouflage can be.
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Burrowing Owls usually have bright yellow irises, but a small percentage of owls found in Florida have dark brown or spangled yellow and brown irises which could be the result of a recessive gene being expressed.
#OwlAwarenessDay
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The Whooping Crane is one of the rarest North American birds and one of the largest and most magnificent. On
#WhoopingCraneDay
, be part of the urgent work of bringing them back:
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The Painted Bunting is sometimes called the "Nonpareil," meaning "unrivaled."
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Happy
#WorldAnimalDay
! Today, like all days, we’re celebrating the birds we love. Do you have a special story about your favorite bird? 🦆
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As the largest falcon in the world, the great white Gyrfalcon reigns over the barren tundra and desolate coasts in the high Arctic. You can spot this predator all year long in parts of Alaska.
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Photographer Toshiyasu Morita captured an incredible photo of an Allen's Hummingbirds with bees. How did he do it?
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If you could see any bird in 2021, what would it be?
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2018 must have been the year of the foodie because our 2018 Audubon Photography Awards had its fill of food-themed submissions. Check out 22 of our favorite shots of birds getting their grub on from that year.
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Have you participated in the Great Backyard Bird Count yet? Tell us what birds you've been seeing!
#GBBC
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Yes, birds can get drunk—and if they don't sober up before they fly, the outcomes can be deadly.
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Breaking: With help from local hunters in Papua New Guinea, a scientific expedition has captured video of the Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a bird lost to science since it was first described in 1882. View it here:
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Radar studies show that American Kestrels migrate at altitudes greater than 2,000 feet above the ground, where they’re unlikely to be spotted:
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Elf Owls may be the tiniest owls in the world but they can pack a deadly punch.
@BirdNoteRadio
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Whoooo do you see in that tree trunk? These amazing images show just how good bird camouflage can be:
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Here's to quiet winter days and the beautiful birds that brighten them.
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Check out 100 of our favorite shots from the 2020 Audubon Photography Awards.
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We’re all spending a lot of time staying close to home, so why not try birding in your own backyard? Get to know your favorite neighborhood birds with our free Audubon Bird Guide app: !
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Most animals would be knocked unconscious by slamming their faces into a tree at 25 miles per hour. Not woodpeckers.
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True to its name, the American Oystercatcher feeds mostly on shellfish—but it also dines on marine worms, jellyfish, and sea urchins:
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Great news for birds! A federal judge has ruled that the administration's rollback of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) is illegal and “runs counter to the purpose of the MBTA to protect migratory bird populations.”
#ProtectTheBirds
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There had long been rumors in Arizona's conservation community that Bald Eagles nest in saguaro cactuses, but recent photos from state biologists offered the first proof—a good sign for a species on the rebound.
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Have you ever seen a Western Grebe walking on land? Photographer
@mick_thompson
caught this bizarre and rare sight on camera.
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Owls like this Northern Saw-whet are zygodactyl, which means their feet have two forward-facing toes and two backwards-facing toes. Unlike most other zygodactyl birds, however, owls can pivot one of their back toes forward to help them grip and walk.
#Owloween
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Once during an expedition to Antarctica, experienced birder Noah Strycker spotted an extremely rare white penguin.
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Want a dose of good news? Meet biologist Jan Hamber. She defied the norms of her time, helped save the California Condor, and at age 90 is still blazing a trail for other women scientists.
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Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights
#ClimateChange
—one yard at a time. Learn how you can transform your garden into a native bird haven.
#PlantsForBirds
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Suspected to mate for life, Common Ravens sing to each other w/gentle "comfort sounds" while bonding.
@BirdNoteRadio
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Help birds withstand
#climatechange
by growing bird-friendly plants—check out Audubon's Native Plants Database:
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Compact Western Screech-Owls are not much taller than a standard pair of binoculars:
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Come winter, Bohemian Waxwings turn into sociable nomads, as large flocks wander in the northwest in search of berries. Learn more about these fascinating birds in our guide:
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Photographer Melissa Groo shares helpful tips on creating a photogenic perch near the bird feeders your subjects are drawn to.
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“We don't really see representation of ourselves in this activity, so I think it's really important for us to highlight that women are out here birding." To round off
#BlackBirdersWeek
,
#BlackWomenWhoBird
take the spotlight to make their presence known.
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How many birds will you see during this year's Great Backyard Bird Count? Our 24th annual birdwatching event will run from Feb 12-15. Learn how you can be a community scientist and collect data to help protect birds and the places they need.
#GBBC
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There's a new puffling for our Atlantic Puffin family, located in a burrow off the coast of Maine on Seal Island! Check in on them now:
@exploreorg
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Happy
#NationalHummingbirdDay
! Did you know that a group of hummingbirds is sometimes called a charm?
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Have you seen a Great Blue Heron in the wild? For more than 40 years, Audubon has worked to protect them at the Beidler Forest in Harleyville, South Carolina.
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It's
#WorldWetlandsDay
! Time to celebrate with a Mallard duckling or two, or three, or four...
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A new study found that the Clean Air Act, designed to protect human health, has also saved as many as 1.5 billion birds in the past 40 years.
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At about 67 years old, Wisdom the Laysan Albatross is the world's oldest known breeding bird in the wild. And she just hatched another chick earlier this month!
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Photographer Noppadol Paothong (
@NPaothong
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#BirdFromHome
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This year, Cape Cod has its first Bald Eagle chick in more than 115 years:
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The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of the species under its care from going extinct, including the Whooping Crane. Don't let Congress dismantle this bedrock law:
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Have you ever seen the wonderfully weird feet of an American Coot?
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Whooo doesn't love the Barred Owl? Here are 10 fun facts about this common and beloved owl species.
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The American Redstart displays bright feathers on its tail and wings—a feature that seems to startle insects, giving the birds an opportunity to catch them.
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We’re all spending a lot of time staying close to home, so why not try birding in your own backyard? Get to know your favorite neighborhood birds with our free Audubon Bird Guide app:
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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.
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Check out 100 of our favorite shots from the Audubon Photography Awards:
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Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone! May your 2024 be full of beautiful birds.
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The Elf Owl is the tiniest owl in the world, measuring no bigger than a sparrow.
#Owloween
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Building collisions kill millions of bird each year—but the Bird-Safe Buildings Act would help prevent many of these needless deaths. Urge Congress to support this important law—take action today:
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Tufted Puffins deliver fish to their chicks by carrying up to 20 small fish in their bills at a time!
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For the better part of two thousand years, the Bohemian Waxwing was credited with an amazing power: glowing in the dark.
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Indigo Buntings are quite the long distance travelers—they fly about 1,200 miles each way between their breeding grounds and wintering areas. Find out more about this fascinating bird from our guide:
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Did you know that when Belted Kingfishers are nestlings, they have acidic stomachs that help them digest bones, fish scales, and arthropod shells? Learn more about this fascinating bird in our guide.
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California's methane leak is the
#globalwarming
equivalent of driving 4.7 million cars a day.
@insideclimate
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Native plants beat even the best bird feeder. Here's what to grow in your garden so your backyard birds can feast:
#PlantsForBirds
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If you could see any bird in 2019, what would it be?
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Once during an expedition to Antarctica, experienced birder Noah Strycker spotted an extremely rare white penguin.
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Where do Wild Turkeys go at night? Typically they'll roost overnight in tall trees. Learn more about this magnificent bird in our field guide:
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Happy
#EarthDay
! Thanks to all of our members, supporters, and volunteers for working throughout the year to protect birds and the planet we share.
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Though these loons are hardly “Pacific” in the summer, the great majority of these birds head west to the Pacific Coast to spend the winter. Learn more about the Pacific Loon in our online guide:
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Every year in reviewing the entries for the Audubon Photography Awards, we look forward to uncovering those images that go beyond mere portraits—images that provide unique insights into the lives of birds. See some of our favorites from 2020.
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Have you seen a Great Blue Heron in the wild? For more than 40 years,
@AudubonSC
has worked to protect them at the Beidler Forest in Harleyville, South Carolina:
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A study has suggested that ravens are even smarter than suspected.
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Here's to quiet winter days and the beautiful birds that brighten them.
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Maintaining a fresh bird bath is a simple, essential way to keep birds hydrated, clean, and disease-free.
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Owls are zygodactyl, which means their feet have two forward-facing toes and two backwards-facing toes.
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Need another reason to love lyrebirds? They help keep forests healthy by moving up to 11 dump trucks worth of soil each year.
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