Friday, May 15, 2026

Watch Atlantic Puffins Loaf Around

Get your daily dose of puffins with explore.org!

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An Atlantic Puffin and their puffling staying cozy in a rocky burrow.

Get to Know Seal Island’s Atlantic Puffins

If you’re in need of a mid-day bird break, look no further. Thanks to our partnership with explore.org, bird lovers all over the world can catch a glimpse of wild Atlantic Puffins loafing around their favorite ledge or getting cozy inside their rocky burrow with live nature cameras.
An Atlantic Puffin grooms their puffling as they nestle in their rocky burrow.
This video installation, which went live on Seal Island, Maine in 2013, marked the first time high-definition cameras were used in North America to stream video of Atlantic Puffins and pufflings. Find the best time to watch on explore.org and learn more about puffins with Seabird Institute.
 

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Protecting a 12-Million-Acre Ecosystem | Farm Bill Update

Plus, a win for Greater Sage-Grouse, urban bird habitat protections, and news from your Flyway.

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|  Audubon Advisory  May 2026
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Northern Pintail.

Protecting One of the Largest Intact Watersheds on Earth

A joint proposal has been released to permanently protect the 12-million-acre Seal River Watershed—a pristine wilderness in northern Manitoba, home to 10 million birds, polar bears, and beluga whales. This Indigenous-led initiative represents a massive step forward for hemispheric conservation, and now is your chance to add your voice to support the proposal. Read more and take action
 
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Baltimore Oriole.

Five Migratory Birds That Depend on Built-Up Areas

Many birds depend on developed communities for nesting, migration, and wintering habitat. The Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act aims to protect and improve vital spaces like parks, greenspace, and other natural features by funding locally led projects that restore habitat and reduce urban threats. Read more and take action

 
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Western Meadowlark.

Farm Bill Passes the House, Moves to Senate

With nearly half of U.S. land dedicated to agriculture, the recently passed House Farm Bill marks an important step forward in securing critical funding for voluntary conservation programs that protect declining grassland and forest bird habitats. Now, it’s up to the Senate to ensure the final bill meets the increasing demands on our agricultural communities and natural resources. Read more and take action

 
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Greater Sage-Grouse.

What's Next for the Greater Sage-Grouse?

The Bureau of Land Management has finalized revisions to a landmark conservation framework for the Greater Sage-Grouse, shifting the focus from years of planning to critical on-the-ground action across the American West. These new management plans will determine the survival of this iconic species. Read more

 

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Photos from top: David Dvorak; Richard Rigterink/Audubon Photography Awards; Shea Evans; Evan Barrientos/Audubon

 

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