Birding Contents Archive

Not only is the Delaware River Basin critical habitat for birds and other wildlife, it supplies more than 15 million people with clean drinking water. We need to protect this important resource. https://t.co/IPvlrh3Phc #WorldRiversDay https://t.co/ufO0Tc29H3

Indigo Buntings are more than a treat for the eyes – this species also helped reveal some important secrets about how birds migrate. Do you know what secrets those are? Find out here: https://t.co/VmOkHujSeV https://t.co/FU2xK06NlX

Did you know that red, yellow, and orange pigments in bird feathers come from molecules called carotenoids. Birds can't make their own carotenoids, but they ingest them in their food, from sources such as red berries. Learn more here: https://t.co/6Pq0ifi1xM https://t.co/S426gPTjcF

In 2020, @forestservice removed protections from Alaska's Tongass National Forest, putting wildlife, local communities, & the planet at risk. Urge Congress to support the Roadless Area Conservation Act which would ensure protections remain in place. https://t.co/02kzOQfNQs https://t.co/x5HD8GZbjC

Hear from world-renowned ornithologist & founder of @AudubonPuffin Dr. Stephen Kress, as he reflects on how Project Puffin took flight and the milestones it has achieved in restoring Atlantic Puffins to their historic nesting islands in the Gulf of Maine. https://t.co/LgNY14E53P https://t.co/XrvD5hvdLJ

Immediate water conservation is needed to prevent a near-term crisis on the #CORiver but the conditions driving the crisis will continue—showing the need for structural changes in its management. On #WorldRiversDay, read what we need to do. https://t.co/5qXv4qxyX3 #BirdsNeedWater https://t.co/um6jCvAorc

Imagining fall raptors tends to evoke thoughts of forests, but wetlands can also be amazing places to observe birds like Northern Harriers. Learn more about this incredible habitat type and the birds that depend on it to survive. Click here: https://t.co/xlea6izjx3 https://t.co/84y2UPFuO0

🐧 The ability to fly seems to define #birds. But there are more than 50 species of #FlightlessBirds throughout the world! 🤔 So, why did they evolve the inability to fly? 🔎 Find out in this @BirdNoteRadio Podcast! ➡️ https://t.co/kY13RYgKs6

Did you know that millions of migrating birds depend on the Colorado River for their survival? On #WorldRiversDay, join Audubon’s Western Rivers Action Network to protect our rivers & the birds that depend on them: https://t.co/7UddQGGEry #BirdsNeedWater https://t.co/NKRc5kOPLW

A warming climate is making springtime come earlier in some habitats, but it's hardly a relief to birds who can't adapt fast enough to the changes in their habitat. But there are steps we can take to help. #BirdsTellUs #ClimateWeekNYC https://t.co/tJo1GVEaLy

Collisions with human-made structures is a leading cause of bird deaths in the US. But the Bird-Safe Buildings Act would help prevent many of these needless deaths. Urge Congress to support this important legislation: https://t.co/d1Yz7BU6vO https://t.co/jRGoXLkjRs

There's still a few places left – come and join us for a superb Scottish birding break! https://t.co/seull8jsQ0

In winter, small flocks of Western Bluebirds are often heard flying overhead or seen feeding on berries in trees. Have you ever seen one of these birds munching on mistletoe, juniper, or elderberry? https://t.co/fHz7BzXm4n #NationalBluebirdOfHappinessDay https://t.co/YrDvGq3cCa

Want to attract more birds to your outdoor space? Learn how to build, place, and maintain homes to attract birds with our revised and updated Audubon Birdhouse Book, filled with detailed blueprints. Available now: https://t.co/tqdP90Dg6k https://t.co/jQLPqRkqwe