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04/20/2026

***2X Match To Help Protect Birds***

Generous gifts from friends like you help build a brighter future for the birds we all love. New donations are matched up to $400,000 now through 4/22.

Until April 22 the impact of new gifts, first recurring and one-time, will be matched 2X up to $400,000 thanks to a generous group of donors. Gifts received after the goal has been met will not be matched, but will continue to help protect birds and the places they need.

Help power Audubon's work across the country — from our nation's capital, to your state, and in your local community.

03/12/2026

***Safeguard Your Windows for Spring Migration***
Migration season is on the horizon for many of your favorite birds! Now is the perfect time to make sure your home is safe and ready to welcome our feathered friends back to the neighborhood.

Did you know? More than 1 billion birds in the U.S. are killed from collisions with windows every year and nearly half of all collisions occur at residential buildings. Making your windows more visible to birds is one of the most effective ways to protect birds at your home year-round. Fortunately, a range of affordable and evidence-based collision deterrents are available for residents just like you!
https://dl.allaboutbirds.org/bird-window-collision-deterrents-d

02/23/2026

Woodpecker or Nuthatch:
Whose Climbing Style Do You Prefer?
Power or agility?
Straight line or roundabout?

Woodpeckers and nuthatches both climb trees for a living, and each has its own method. In this episode of Backyard Birds Revealed, filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman mount special cameras along tree trunks to get a close-up look at these birds in action, revealing details that often get overlooked. Watch now!

The Backyard Birds Revealed video series is made possible by Wild Birds Unlimited. If you enjoy this series, you can donate to the Cornell Lab to support our work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frdSsbxblEs&list=PLgSpqOFj1Ta4DRdyHxiqK-6xHIxuYgd2h&index=5 Show Transcript [RUSSELL LAM

10/06/2025

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250930-beyond-carbon-footprints-the-science-of-the-most-impactful-climate-actions

Care about climate change? Here's what the evidence shows are the most effective things you can do.

09/13/2025

https://ontariophragmitesaction.ca/

The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is an exciting new effort to enhance a coordinated response to invasive Phragmites across Ontario. The program has been made possible thanks to an important new investment from Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and is implemented by the Invasive Sp...

07/27/2025

🌞 Keep Your Drinking Water Safe This Summer! 💧

As temperatures rise, so does our impact on local water sources. The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority shares these smart, actionable tips to protect our drinking water all season long:

Opt for natural or slow‑release fertilizers instead of harsh chemicals

Don’t apply lawn treatments before heavy rain to avoid runoff

Leave grass clippings on your lawn—they act as a natural fertilizer

Conserve water: consider shorter showers, fix leaks, and choose water‑wise landscaping

Together we can safeguard our lakes, rivers, and aquifers—ensuring clean, safe water from source to tap. 💙

Protecting Drinking Water in the Summer: Source Water Tips for the Summer! As summer temperatures rise, so does our water usage — from watering gardens and lawns to splashing in backyard pools. While enjoying all that the season offers, it is important to remember that our actions can directly imp...

07/15/2025

Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors From the 2020 Audubon Photo Awards *******
Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.

Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Here are this year's highlights.