In winter, grackles join Red-winged Blackbirds, European Starlings, and other birds in giant swirling congregations.

In a decline not seen since the DDT era, the spectacular raptors have noticeably decreased in numbers over the past two years ...

The rational case for voting isn't enough to convince some people—but appealing to their birder interests and identity might.

Related to the White-eared Hummingbird but resident only in Baja, this hummingbird is the most distinctive of the few Baja specialty birds. A female of this species once strayed north to Ventura, ...

Audubon recognizes the many beautiful ways Latinos connect with nature, underscores the important role Latinos play in advancing conservation efforts, and highlights the importance of increasing ...

For decades the Florida icons have been only occasional visitors, but conservationists are hopeful that the flamingos blown ...

For Rashida Ferdinand, stepping into Sankofa Wetland Park is like walking back in time. Growing up in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, Ferdinand and other neighborhood children spent their days ...

An unexpected encounter with a Snowy Owl led Pete Ripmaster to launch a monumental running and fundraising project.

Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the latest version of the Western Solar Plan, which will determine where and how utility-scale PV solar is sited and permitted on public lands across ...

In open terrain, this predatory songbird watches from a wire or other high perch, then pounces on its prey: often a large insect, sometimes a small bird or a rodent. The Loggerhead is gradually ...

For songbirds, migration is the most difficult time of year. As they pass through thousands of miles of varied terrain, migrants must navigate a host of threats while urgently searching for habitat ...

Seen by day, these chunky herons seem dull and lethargic, with groups sitting hunched and motionless in trees near water. They become more active at dusk, flying out to foraging sites, calling 'wok' ...