In this Issue: Rare Seabirds, Deadly Pesticides, and Indigenous Partners |
Audubon Magazine | Winter 2021 | | | | |
In birding and beyond, there's much to be said for seeing the familiar in new ways. From unusual angles on backyard birds to novel strategies for saving a long-troubled species, Audubon's winter issue celebrates fresh perspectives. The magazine on its way to members' mailboxes explores the nearly century-old dream of a binational park with Mexico, shows how new technology can bolster long traditions of Indigenous stewardship, and features an artist's reimagining of a cherished bird from his Oklahoma childhood. Read on for an early look! | | | | |
Bermuda Petrel, or Cahow, chick, Winter 2021 Audubon magazine. | | | | |
Among the rarest seabirds on the planet, critically endangered Cahows have flirted with extinction for centuries. But as climate change brings new threats to Bermuda—the only place in the world where these imperiled petrels nest—the biologist tasked with saving them has taken stewardship to new extremes. Keep reading | | This two-day old Cahow chick hatched on Nonsuch Island in rewilded habitat. | | | | | | |
A dangerous combination of e-commerce and murky regulations puts birds and other wildlife at risk: As our reporter learned firsthand, with one click, consumers can have buckets of deadly pesticides delivered to their doorstep. Keep reading | | | | | | |
A partnership between birders and members of the Oneida Nation in northeastern Wisconsin has shown that decades of tribal wetland restoration have been a smashing success. It has also built bridges between cultures that have a stake in ensuring healthy habitat. Keep reading | | Tony Kuchma, Oneida Nation wetlands project manager, checks on a restored wetland. | | | A Catskills photographer proves that an inventive setup and a curious eye can provide a new look at common birds. Check out the charming, humorous winter scenes that unfold beneath her feeder. Keep reading | | | | | |
Audubon magazine delivers essential news, advice, and reporting on birds and bird conservation—all wrapped up in a beautiful print package. This year Audubon won a National Magazine Award for General Excellence, the highest honor in the magazine industry. If you don't already receive our award-winning magazine and want to, please consider becoming a donor. Your contribution supports journalism that supports birds. | | White Ibis, Fall 2021 Audubon magazine. | | | | | | |
Photos from top: Jean-Pierre Rouja (2); Lianne Milton; Carla Rhodes; Melissa Groo; Illustration: Harry Campbell | | | | |
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