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Black Terns, the "Bald Eagle Success Story" of Central NY
Montezuma Audubon Center

Black Terns, the "Bald Eagle Success Story" of Central NY

State-endangered birds are nesting again thanks to successful marsh restoration experiment

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Audubon Honors Bahamas National Trust, Mass Audubon, and NYC Plover Project for Protecting Threatened Piping Plovers Across Essential Habitats
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Audubon Honors Bahamas National Trust, Mass Audubon, and NYC Plover Project for Protecting Threatened Piping Plovers Across Essential Habitats

David Sibley accepts Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing for influencing change through the written word.

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AUDUBON ON THE GROUND

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For This Finger Lakes Maple Syrup Producer, Long-term Forest Health is the Goal
Healthy Forests

For This Upstate Maple Syrup Producer, Long-term Forest Health is the Goal

Sean Carter and his partner Maria Paone operate the 103-acre “Sapwood Farm,” a participant in the Bird-friendly Maple program. They work with a forester who is an ecologist and bird expert.

Nesting Common Terns Get a New Island Home in Buffalo
Centers, Sanctuaries, & Chapters

Nesting Common Terns Get a New Island Home in Buffalo

The newly constructed island is a part of a larger suite of bird and fish habitat restoration projects in the Niagara River and environs.

Updates on songbird illness
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Updates on songbird illness

If you have decided to put your feeders and baths up, please follow these maintenance guidelines.

Michael Burger to Lead Audubon’s Connecticut and New York Office as New Executive Director
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Michael Burger to Lead Audubon’s Connecticut and New York Office as New Executive Director

Former Senior Director of Conservation and expert on forest birds and their habitat needs takes the helm.

Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic
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Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic

In a new report, experts ruled out a range of causes, but they still recommend taking down feeders until the source of the disease is identified.

The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
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The 2021 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions

Thousands of people entered photographs and—for the first time— videos in this year’s contest. The finest images showed birdlife at its most tranquil, clever, and powerful.

[PRESS RELEASE] Town of Hempstead Wins Audubon’s First-Ever Share the Shore Award
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[PRESS RELEASE] Town of Hempstead Wins Audubon’s First-Ever Share the Shore Award

This Long Island community's dedication to beach stewardship has made a haven for birds and local people.

How Town of Hempstead Made an Award-Winning Beach for Birds
Coasts

How Town of Hempstead Made an Award-Winning Beach for Birds

For nearly five decades, this Long Island town has made their entire shoreline a haven for birds.

Share the Shore "Take Action Toolkit" for Local Communities
Coasts

Share the Shore "Take Action Toolkit" for Local Communities

Launch award-worthy programs and projects for birds and people.