PFAS in ski wax: Despite bans, these forever chemicals linger in wax rooms, study shows – so does their health risk
New research offers a cautionary tale about the difficulty of removing ‘forever chemicals’ from the environment.
The Magic of Seabird Colonies, and One Scientist’s Unique Way to Mitigate the Crises They Face
In early April, I had the chance to see a wetland flourish on what was once a golf course in Santa Barbara, and smell sweet hummingbird sage and sticky monkey flower where there was once barren land...
A lot of ‘recycled’ plastic is being burned overseas – and causing widespread pollution linked to health problems
As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.
Summer 2026 Events at Audubon’s Brigham Sanctuary
This is your invitation to join us in exploring the splendor of Audubon’s wildlife sanctuary in Spiritwood, North Dakota! August 2026 offers two organized opportunities to visit and interact with...
Welcome Thunders, Rains, Birds, and Spring!
The days leading up to the 5th annual RETURN OF THE THUNDERBIRDS community event were unsettled and unsure. The forecast was for rains and storms. And while this is actually a big part of the event -...
Crane Season at Rowe Sanctuary
Each March, central Nebraska is marked by the distinctive call of the Sandhill Crane, as hundreds of thousands of these birds descend on the Platte River Valley. A stopover on their long migration...
Letter from the Vice Presdient
Spring air brings a sense of renewal, and across Audubon Great Plains that energy is reflected in the work we do to protect birds and the places they need.At Rowe Sanctuary, we wrapped up another...
From the Archives: Florence Merriam Bailey on How to Conduct Field Classes
Editor’s Note: Renowned ornithologist, conservationist, and nature writer Florence Merriam Bailey was a early contributor to Bird-Lore, as Audubon magazine was once called. She was at the forefront...
This Early Birding Icon’s Advice on Leading Bird Walks Is Still Fresh—126 Years Later
Birding as we know it changed forever, or perhaps began, in 1889 with the publication of Florence Merriam Bailey’s Birds Through an Opera-Glass, considered the first field guide to North American...
How Florence Merriam Bailey Helped Shape Modern Birding—and Remains an Inspiration 140 Years Later
On a radiant September afternoon, I meet 20 fellow students at the boathouse stairs for one reason: to watch birds. We are Smith College’s Audubon on Campus chapter. But most people just call us...
It’s Hurricane Season. How Will FEMA Show up This Year?
Are changes in FEMA leadership enough to protect us this hurricane season?
EPA Leadership Strip the Agency of Its Ability to Protect Us from Toxic Chemicals
Over the last year and a half, the Trump administration has recklessly dismantled the democratic institutions that keep us safe, including the systems that rely on the best available science to inform government decision-making. This campaign has resulted in more than 560 attacks on science to date. Among the federal agencies hit hardest by these