Cooper's Hawk Vs. Squirrel At The Bird Feeder

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When a pair of the squirrels scooted up a nearby tree, things got testy, in an adversarial kind of way. Perched on a thin limb that gave it a great vantage point to observe the goings-on at the feeder was a meat-eater, a predator, a Cooper's hawk.

Backyard standoff ends in peaceful parting

New Audubon Plan Approved

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"It was quite a moment. Audubon’s national board approved our new roadmap. Forty staff members rose to applaud the board, and then the board rose to applaud the staff. People hugged. A few tears were shed. Gratitude wasn’t on the agenda, but it flowed freely."

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2012 Great Backyard Bird Count

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"Anyone can participate in this free event and no registration is needed. Watch and count birds for at least 15 minutes on any day of the count, February 17-20, 2012. Enter your results at www.birdcount.org, where you can watch as the tallies grow across the continent. The four-day count typically records more than 10 million observations."

Great Backyard Bird Count Perfect for New Birders

Research In Maine To Help Baja California Peninsula

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Over the last 38 years, techniques developed by Dr. Stephen Kress, Director of Audubon’s Seabird Restoration Program and Project Puffin, have restored breeding Atlantic Puffins and other seabirds to Maine’s coastal islands. Beginning this spring, the innovative approach, which uses decoys, mirrors, and recordings to attract birds to suitable nesting sites, will be implemented on the Baja California peninsula.

Techniques Pioneered by Audubon for Maine Puffins will Help other Species 3,300 Miles Away 

Hope In The Bayou

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"Whether a struggling, oil-covered Brown Pelican on the Gulf Coast or the beautiful “sweet, sweet, sweet” song of a male Prothonotary Warbler along the Mississippi River, birds have the power to reconnect us to our deepest hopes for all life. Once we feel that connection, we know we must act on it. I so appreciate the actions so many have taken and are taking to make conservation not just a hope but a reality."

Glimmers of Hope in the Bayou

Comment About "Birding The Net Contest"

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Great follow-up to the Birding The Net Contest. Click the link below for more details:

"Audubon heard from thousands of people on Facebook. The unique campaign delivered on its goal of connecting people to the natural world around them and making them more aware of birdlife in their everyday lives."

Audubon's Birding the Net Sparks Interest in Real Birds

Tips For Organizing A Christmas Bird Count For Kids

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Every year for over a century, “Christmas Bird Counts” (CBC's) have been organized across America through Audubon, mainly for adults, during mid-December and early January. Young kids with their families are often not included with this important 24 hour rigorous “citizen science” effort...so we created the CBC 4 Kids...and families... a stand alone half day event instilling some of the important basic ingredients of this grand old Audubon tradition. 

2011 CBC4Kids - How to Get Started!

Road Scholars Help Out On Eastern Egg Rock Island

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Reservations are now being accepted for the 2012 programs. Click below to read more:

On September 11-16, 22 participants in the Road Scholar session titled ‘Maine Seabird Biology and Conservation’ arrived on Hog Island for a very successful service-learning program. 

Road Scholars assist Audubon biologists to improve habitat for Maine seabirds

Audubon Introduces Birding The Net Contest

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Birding the Net is a great new contest by the Audubon Society.  Get all the details by clicking the link below

"Be one of the first to spot all the birds and win amazing prizes. If you're among the top 200 birders,you'll also win a complimentary one-year membership to Audubon."

Birding The Net

Book By 11 Year Old Is Helping Birds

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What a great story. It shows that one person, even an 11 year old, can make a difference.

Dear Audubon Society:

As you all are aware of, the oil spill in the Gulf is devistating (sic). My mom has already donated a lot of money to help, but I have an idea that may also help. I am a decent drawer, and I was wondering if I could sell some bird paintings and give the profits to your organization.

She signed her name at the bottom, and added "11 years old and willing to help."

11-Year-Old Bird Artist Olivia Bouler Releases Book

Bird Tours

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The Hammonasset autumn tour season is concluded but Connecticut River eagle watches are scheduled for Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. 

Bird Watchers Scan Skies, Trees, And Long Island Sound For Rare Bird Species

"Birds Of America" Sells For $11.5 Million

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Naturalist John James Audubon's "Birds of America" sold at auction in London on Tuesday for $11.5 million, making it the world's most expensive book. 

World's most expensive book--by Audubon--sells for $11.5 million

 

That's alot of money for one book, but what a work of art!