Audubon Magazine

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Kelp Forest Adrift

Real Talk • Not only do the best visuals look impressive; they also reflect what’s true.

The Next Five Years of Climate Action • Audubon is ready for swift and bold action on renewables and natural carbon storage at this critical time for the planet.

Audubon Magazine

INBOX

A Watershed Moment • The largest dam removal in history offers new hope for tribes and wildlife on the Klamath River and beyond.

Vulture Clash • The Black Vulture’s recent success in the Midwest and its taste for livestock create new conflicts with farmers.

Now on Loan • Libraries across the country are lending binoculars to patrons, creating a new entry point to birding with no costs attached.

All Aboard • More public officials want to help people explore public lands without a car. But even they face challenges.

2023 AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS

HOW DO WE VET AUDUBON PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD ENTRIES?

THESE BIRDS ARE FAKES • When anyone can create an award-worthy wildlife photo in seconds, what does that mean for the future of conservation photography?

FIELDWORK FOR ALL • Eager young scientists dream of careers outdoors, studying and protecting wildlife and ecosystems. To succeed, they need something that’s proven elusive: a feeling of safety.

UNPAID LABOR IS A PROBLEM FOR CONSERVATION • Failing to pay young biologists excludes many from the field, reducing diversity and creativity in science.

ACCESS POINTS

AN ANCIENT SOUTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPE IN PERIL • The world’s most biodiverse savanna is being cleared at a rate that rivals that of its more glamorous neighbor, the Amazon. A young bird expert is among the scientists racing to document the biome’s rich biodiversity while simultaneously raising the alarm about what’s being lost.

The Audacious Past and Future of PROJECT PUFFIN • Fifty years ago a young biologist hatched a plan to bring a charismatic seabird back to Maine. It changed the way we do conservation today.

A Global Phenomenon • Since Project Puffin began 50 years ago, scientists across the world have employed and expanded upon methods pioneered there at more than 500 sites, targeting one-third of seabird species. To catalog the efforts, Pacific Rim Conservation and partners created the Seabird Restoration Database. Within two years, they found, birds visited 80 percent of restoration sites, and 76 percent achieved breeding.

FIELD GUIDE • Gear up to take in birds this summer—and take care of them, too.

A Friendlier Fourth • The season’s biggest holiday presents a chance to revel in the outdoors—and to ensure birds aren’t accidentally harmed.

A Better BBQ • Buy from brands that provide for wildlife.

Stadium Hit List

America’s Pastime Is for the Birds • Joe Trezza on why baseball and birding go together like a hand in a glove.

Leisure Interest • Telling their own stories, three authors weave a convincing case for outdoor hobbies that build healthier worlds.

Make Your Bins Last • Here’s how to keep the most important birding tool in working order and what to do if yours breaks.

Play It Safe • Handle your binoculars with confidence on your next adventure.

Always Watching • The Bird Buddy took its time arriving to market after a crowdfunding campaign raised millions in 2020, but now it delivers.

Always Listening • The Haikubox looks nondescript, but it offers a...