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If you are a member of the press, you can reach ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

Jane Fonda Honored with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s Rachel Carson Award for Fearless Climate Activism
May 07, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ celebrates bold environmental leadership at preeminent Women in Conservation event.
Legislation Aims to Improve Law Credited with Saving Bird Species from Extinction
May 06, 2025 — Bill introduced this week would update the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, provide regulatory stability, and strengthen conservation efforts.
Golondrinas comunes.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Board Welcomes New Directors to Guide Hemispheric Efforts to Reverse Alarming Decline of Birds
May 02, 2025 — New directors bring global expertise in science and community-building to contribute to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s practical and nonpartisan work across the Americas to protect birds, the planet, and each other.
A meadowlark sings, perched on a dried plant in a field.
Department of the Interior Weakens Key Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections, Increasing Risk for Millions of Birds
April 15, 2025
An owl sits in a tree in a dark forest.
Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities
April 11, 2025
A female and male Common Yellowthroat perch next to each other on a tree branch.
Fall Migration Is the Most Dangerous Season for Warblers, per New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Study
March 27, 2025 — For the brightly colored songbirds that breed in the US and Canada, the southbound journeys after the breeding season include more exposure to conservation challenges such as light pollution and urban and suburban landscapes.
El cóndor, un tesoro que sobrevuela el paisaje andino chileno.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Expands in Chile to Protect Birds’ Essential Migratory Routes
March 24, 2025
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Reaffirms Commitment to Chuckwalla National Monument
March 18, 2025 — National Monument designation—championed by Tribal, business, conservation and community groups—faces uncertainty.
A common tern flying
Migratory Birds that Fly between Canada and South America Face Highest Risk, per New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Study
February 17, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ scientists developed a new framework to understand threats to migratory species and found that birds traversing the longest distances across the Americas are at highest risk, underscoring the need for coordinated hemispheric conservation efforts.
A Great Egret with long white plumes perches on a thin branch.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Commits to Continued Bipartisan Collaboration for Conservation
February 06, 2025
A large pink wading bird stands on a concrete structure
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Florida’s Everglades Science Center Begins Annual Roseate Spoonbill Monitoring Efforts
December 03, 2025 — The Roseate Spoonbill is a critical indicator species of Everglades health.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ honors Lady Bird Johnson, Terry Hershey Award winners at 10th anniversary celebration
November 21, 2025 — Over the past decade, the Texas Women in Conservation program has honored more than 30 trailblazing women with the prestigious Terry Hershey Award.
Colorado River States Miss Deadline as Crisis Deepens
November 12, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ emphasizes the need for swift, cooperative action to safeguard water for 40 million people and 400 bird species.
West Coast Brown Pelican Study Shows How Community Science Can Fill Conservation Data Gaps
November 07, 2025
A colorful mural of a warbler and flowers painted on a garden shed.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mural Project and NYC Parks Celebrate New Murals at Community Gardens
November 06, 2025 — Murals draw attention to climate-threatened birds and small greenspaces they depend on.
Two colorful hummingbirds perch on a mossy branch, facing opposite directions.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Receives $2 Million from Bezos Earth Fund to Harness AI for Bird Conservation in Latin America
October 26, 2025 — The award supports innovative use of artificial intelligence to help local communities protect biodiversity across the Americas.
Two California Photographers Win in 2025 International ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
September 17, 2025 — Congratulations to Barbara Swanson of San Diego and Parham Pourahmad of Santa Clara
A Long-billed Curlew makes a splash in shallow water.
New Study Reveals Where Conservation Can Deliver for Birds, Communities, and Climate
September 16, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ unveils a framework that prioritizes biodiversity, natural climate solutions, and local community engagement in order to protect birds and people.
Two Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a field at dawn.
Changes to Habitat Plans Released for Comment as Greater Sage-grouse Numbers Continue to Decline
September 04, 2025 — Decisions guide management of 50 million acres of range for iconic Western bird
A forest canopy and blue skies.
Santee Cooper and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest
September 02, 2025 — With good faith negotiations, an agreement was reached to move forward.