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When Punk Rock, Tattoos, and Birding Collide

Tattooed, mohawked Paul Riss is proving that birdwatchers can come in all styles.

By Michele Wilson Berger

Birds

Parrot Conservation Changes a Catholic Tradition

A religious tradition threatened yellow-eared parrots, and faithful people forged a solution.

By Susan McGrath/Photography by Pablo Corral Vega

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Earth's Great Symphony

Saxophonist Paul Winter translates bird migration into music about flyways.

By Michele Wilson Berger

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How Has Fukushima's Nuclear Disaster Affected the Environment?

In Japan, scientists are investigating the effects of Fukushima nuclear meltdown on wildlife.

By Jane Braxton Little

Birds

Unlocking Migration's Secrets

GPS and other tracking technology is unlocking the mystery of bird migration.

By Scott Weidensaul/Photography by Joel Sartore

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New Effort Brings Birds Back to the Baja Peninsula

Audubon is restoring long-abandoned seabird nesting sites in Mexico.

By Daisy Yuhas

Birding by Zipline

Clipping into a zipline and flying through the canopy of a West Virginia hardwood forest gives thrill seekers a decidedly different perspective on their favorite birds.

By Jennifer Bogo/Photography by Jeff Hutchens

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Connecting the Dots Along Migratory Flyways

The dawn of a new era in ornithology is revealing the secrets of many species’ migratory journeys in astonishing detail. Here are some of the latest endeavors.

By Scott Weidensaul

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Rules to Sing By

Unraveling the mysteries of bird duets in Puerto Rico's mountainous rainforests.

By Holly Menino

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Taking Flight With Raptors

Parahawking, a sport that combines paragliding and falconry, is drawing adventurers and fostering a new breed of conservationist.

By Susan Cosier

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

How to Find Owls: A Crash Course in Montana

An amateur birder learns how to locate owls, using scientific techniques.

By Brenda Timm

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine

Audubon's Legacy: Where It All Began

On a farm in rural Pennsylvania, John James Audubon first glimpsed the curious birds of the New World that would become his lifelong passion. Now the Audubon Center at Mill Grove shares his home and his artistry with the conservation movement he continues to inspire.

By Frank Graham Jr./Photography by Susie Cushner

Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine