National Audubon Society

Newsletter | January 2017

Bald Eagle along the Anacostia River.

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency has protected the health of people and birds, but the nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to lead the agency threatens this crucial work. From DDT to climate change, here are just some of the ways the EPA has kept our drinking water clean, our breathing air clear, and the environment safe for birds and wildlife.Read more

New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover

Hummingbirds exhibit some remarkable physical feats as some of the smallest and fastest fliers in the bird world, but none of these would be possible without their unique and complex brains. A new study found that hummingbirds have brains unlike any other bird (or four-limbed vertebrate, for that matter).

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Anna's Hummingbird.

What Makes Raptors Deadly and How It Can Help ID Them

Speed, agility, power—all of these make raptors fierce hunters. But each raptor species has evolved to use these skills to specifically exploit their chosen prey. In The Birdist’s new column, you can learn these adaptations to find and identify them much easier in the field.

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Osprey.

Audubon in Action

After a Two-Year Absence, Wood Storks Are Nesting at Corkscrew Swamp Again

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary was once the biggest nesting ground for North America’s Wood Storks, but the Everglades preserve has seen only two successful breeding seasons in the last decade. This year Wood Storks are nesting there again and Audubon Florida is hoping they stay. Read more

Wood Stork.

Keep the Environmental Protection Agency Strong

Urge your U.S. Senator to oppose Scott Pruitt's nomination and to demand a nominee who is committed to protecting our clean air and water and to implementing common-sense solutions to address climate change. Act Now

Common Loons.

Best in Bird Photography

2017 Audubon Photography Awards

This year's Audubon Photography Awards are open for submission. Enter your best bird photos by February 20^th for your chance to win great prizes!

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Bald Eagle and Great Blue Herons.

Photos (from top to bottom): Krista Schlyer, William Overman/Audubon Photography Awards, C. Goshert/Great Backyard Bird Count, Toni Scribner/Audubon Photography Awards, Richard Pick/Audubon Photography Awards, Bonnie Block/2016 Grand Prize Winner.

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