10 Fun Facts About the Northern Cardinal
What’s in a name? Who knows, but this bird has a whole bunch of them. Share By Kharishar Kahfi Editorial Intern, Audubon magazine Published August 07, 2023 Renowned for its striking red plumage, the Northern Cardinal is among the most abundant and cherished songbirds in North America. There’s no getting around it: People love cardinals. And why not? Both…
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For hungry hummers in need of nectar to fuel their high-speed lives, territorial disputes can get ugly.
Share By Benjamin Hack Reporter, Audubon magazine Published August 21, 2024 Anyone who has carefully observed a hummingbird flitting about a nectar feeder or a patch of flowers has likely seen it happen. One moment, the graceful aerialist is darting between bright blossoms, jittery but tranquil as it laps up sugary juices. Then, suddenly, all hell breaks loose when…
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In Praise of the Great-tailed Grackle, a Bird That Doesn’t Need Your Respect
Few species are as polarizing as these urbanites, but one thing is indisputable: Their ubiquity is a sign of their adaptability and success. Share By Asher Elbein Reporter, Audubon magazine Published January 11, 2021 In the beginning, the Mexican legend goes, Zanate, the Great-tailed Grackle, had no voice. This would not do. Being a tricksy and striving sort…
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Whoa! Watch a Sneaky Roadrunner Nab a Hummingbird While It’s Feeding
A California photographer managed to capture the rarely documented behavior in his own backyard. Disponible en Español Share By Meghan Bartels Reporter, Audubon Magazine Published March 02, 2017 It’s a bird-eat-bird world out there—and Roy Dunn is out to photograph it, even if it’s occasionally hard to watch. A wildlife photographer for more than three decades, he is particularly…
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More Water is Key for Helping Great Salt Lake—But What About the Jordan River?
New study aims to understand how increased flows can help the riparian ecosystem function Share By Shaela Adams Communications Manager, Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust & Saline Lakes Program Published September 25, 2025 This blog was originally posted on the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust website on September 24, 2025. The Trust is co-managed by National Audubon Society and…
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When the Rio Runs Dry
Audubon Southwest’s efforts to provide refuge for wildlife on the Rio Grande Share By Tucker Davidson Senior Associate of Water Conservation, Audubon Southwest Published September 26, 2025 The Rio Grande in New Mexico has had a rough year. A record-low snowpack this past winter, combined with limited storage capacity due to ongoing upgrades at El Vado Dam,…
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Leading with Solutions that Center Birds and People at Climate Week
Audubon celebrates partnerships and collaborations as part of the annual global gathering. Share By Sarah Rose Vice President of Climate Updated October 09, 2025 Published October 03, 2025 What’s good for birds is good for people and the planet. That was Audubon’s guiding message during this year’s Climate Week in New York. The annual global platform for climate action sees thousands…
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Birds, Science, and Solutions
Audubon connects birds and conservation action at IUCN’s World Conservation Congress. Share By National Audubon Society Published October 07, 2025 At this week’s IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, Audubon brings its science, policy expertise, and hemispheric perspective to one of the world’s largest gatherings of conservation leaders. By participating, Audubon ensures that global decision-makers understand practical, science-based…
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2025 Audubon in Action and Audubon Collaborative Grant Projects
Learn how Audubon chapters across the United States are working to advance Audubon’s strategic priorities. Share By National Audubon Society Published October 10, 2025 Each year the National Audubon Society provides two types of grants to Audubon chapters projects that contribute to Flight Plan, Audubon’s 2023-2028 strategic plan. Flight Plan’s Community Building milestone aims to drive widespread public…
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Utah’s 2025 Wildlife Plan Embraces Saline Lake Ecosystems
Each year, millions of birds depend on the vast, shimmering waters and wetlands of Great Salt Lake. From the striking American Avocet to the swirling murmurations of Wilson’s Phalaropes, these birds rely on these unique saline ecosystems to feed, rest, and breed during critical stages of their life cycle. And yet, for years, saline lake…
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