Pullout: Climate Change
Clean Break
Few people have even heard of feed-in tariffs. But these laws just might provide the fastest way to promote green power and reverse the buildup of greenhouse gases. Most important, all producers, big and small, can be part of the solution.
By Bradford Plumer
Green Travel
Where Dreams Come True
Some literally top-tier birding is the highlight of a trip to spectacular Pico Bonito National Park in Honduras, where the lucky visitor can see such specialties as the marvelous masked tityra and the elusive, electric lovely cotinga.
By T. Edward Nickens/Photography by Roy Toft
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True Nature
Flight Plan
Since primeval times people have been amazed by the lightning-quick synchronized movements of bird flocks. Today, with a bit of high-tech help, researchers are inching ever closer to understanding this aerial mystery.
By Peter Friederici/Photography by Richard Barnes
Pullout: Birding Trails
Eastern Edens
The East may not have the wide-open spaces of other parts of the country, but there are still plenty of wild places—and lots of great birds to see. Here, in the third installment in our series, we offer 10 more great birding trails.
By Kenn Kaufman
Portfolio
Beetle Mania
A boy’s youthful fear becomes a man’s magnificent obsession. This unique collection of insect designs stars some special beetles you’ll surely want to meet.
By Christopher Marley
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Grassroots
Last-Ditch Rescues
As bulldozers across America prepare to turn habitat into homes and strip malls, squads of volunteers rush in, saving sedges and ferns, cacti and trees.
By James McCommons/Photography by Jules Frazier
Editor’s Note
Our contributors scale the heights to bring you the best in nature writing and photography.
By David Seideman
Contributors
Audubon View
Audubon has clean, green power to sell. Now we need someone to buy it.
By John Flicker
Letters
Field Notes
Global warming: birds on the move, early blooming flowers, and seeding the ocean; yellow fever grips the West; meet puffin prof, Seabird Sue; more.
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Green Guru
How to: slug it out with those slimy garden pests; buy the best carpets; slay your home’s energy vampires.
By Susan Cosier
Energy
Slick Promise
Depending on who’s talking, oil shale is either the answer to our energy prayers or an environmental disaster in the making.
By Daniel Glick
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Incite
Watered Down
The Clean Water Act was a great start. But to truly cure our rivers and lakes, we need a deeper commitment.
By Ted Williams
Earth Almanac
Cheeky chipmunks; pelican comeback; hummer pit stops; tough toad.
By Ted Williams
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Currents
Capitol Gains
When it comes to curbing its carbon footprint, the U.S. House of Representatives is walking the walk.
By Abby Ellin
Birds
Bad News, Good News
Exciting conservation programs show great promise for beleaguered bobwhite quail and other grassland birds.
By Les Line
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Reviews
Art of the Matter
Intricate bird illustrations bridge the gap between art and science.
By Frank Graham Jr.
One Picture
Armed & Ingenious
An octopus takes on Rubik’s cube.
By Peter Willows/Text by Les Line
On the cover: The collared aracari is one of four toucan species found in Pico Bonito National Park, in Honduras. Photo by Roy Toft
Bird Dreams: Photo by Roy Toft; Beetle Mania: Design by Christopher Marley/Photo by Lynn Howlett; Flight Path: Photos by Richard Barnes; Plant Patrol: Photos by Jules Frazier |
