Livermore, Calif. — The National Audubon Society is proud to announce the 3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch near Livermore, California, has earned designation as an Audubon Certified bird-friendly habitat. This certification, awarded through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program, recognizes lands managed with a deal with birds and biodiversity. With this certification, the 3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch will … Read more
(July 1, 2024) — Today the National Audubon Society and The Birdsong Project opened registration for events within the Aspen, Colorado area as part of the summer slate of programming announced in April. Aspen Summer of Birds will construct on the success of the GRAMMY-winning For the Birds: The Birdsong Project 20LP vinyl box set … Read more
The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire within the American Wilderness is about birds and taxonomy, history and art, the birding god now we have revered and torn down, the ornithological originals we’ve ignored or just don’t know. It’s also about personal journeys, where knowledge comes from and the way it’s shared, investigating the … Read more
Matheson, Colo. (March 5, 2024) — The National Audubon Society is proud to announce the S W Lasater Ranch, nestled near Matheson, Colorado, and owned and operated by Sally Lasater, has achieved distinction as an Audubon Certified bird-friendly habitat. With the land certification earned through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program, the Audubon Certified bird-friendly seal might be … Read more
Bird photography can serve many purposes. The perfect portrait might make us appreciate the sheer splendor of avian beauty. A compelling perspective, meanwhile, can shine a light-weight on conservation threats a certain species faces. The images of bird behaviors featured on this gallery serve their very own entertaining yet vital purpose: They give us a … Read more
After the breeding season, adult birds must molt (or shed) all of their feathers. This plumage refresh helps to interchange worn-out feathers, crucial for efficient flight and thermoregulation. While most songbirds undergo molting near or at their breeding grounds, certain species adopt a special strategy. These birds undertake a small migration before their major journey … Read more
Lipan, Texas (February 1, 2024) The National Audubon Society proudly declares Cougar Hollow Ranch, situated near Lipan in Hood and Parker Counties, Texas, as the newest addition to its growing list of bird-friendly habitats certified through the Audubon Conservation Ranching program. Owned by the Laura and Greg Bird family and managed by Jon and Ben Taggart … Read more
COLORADO RIVER DELTA, MEXICO—A recent tool will higher support habitat in the Colorado River Delta through identifying key areas for restoration, based on a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Management. This significant scientific contribution will allow for optimizing limited water and financial resources in the Colorado River Delta, which, because of great … Read more
Rapid City, S.D. (January 22, 2024) — The National Audubon Society proudly broadcasts that Cheyenne River Buffalo Ranch, owned by renowned wildlife biologist Dan O’Brien and his family and the house ranch for his Wild Idea Buffalo Co., has achieved bird-friendly habitat certification through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program. Wild Idea Buffalo Co. will change into the … Read more
NEW YORK – Audubon invites photographers and videographers to enter the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards, now open from January 10, 2024, until February 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon) ET. Judges will award nine prizes, including the brand new Birds in Landscapes Prize, which is able to go to the highest image depicting the connection … Read more