In this issue: Avian Eye Color | Audubon Photography Awards
| Newsletter | February 2023 | | | | |
| Charles Young's life was defined by firsts. Young was the first Black national park superintendent, the first Black military attaché, the first Black colonel, and the highest-ranking Black person in the U.S. military until his death. Yet, it took the National Park Service 100 years to commemorate his leadership; in 2004, they named a sequoia after him in honor of his service. An esteemed military leader and conservationist, Young made history at a time when the achievements of Black Americans were often erased from the record. While progress has been made, the struggle to honor those excluded from dominant historical narratives endures. Celebrate Black History Month by learning the story of Charles Young and the leadership he demonstrated during his life. Keep reading | | | | |
| Birds have dramatic eyes in an incredible array of hues: red, yellow, blue, pink, white. Yet, scientists know very little about the hows and whys behind the diversity of avian eye color. To better understand what we do know about bird eyes, researchers in a recent study set out to trawl through a century of research, compiling the tidbits scientists have discovered over the years into one comprehensive paper. Learn more about their findings and the mysteries that remain. Read on | | | | | | |
| For the second year now, the Audubon Photography Awards video category has opened up a whole new world to both entrants and our readers. We have painstakingly selected 12 of the most exceptional videos from the hundreds of stunning submissions. Watch the Top 12 Videos. Feeling inspired? Audubon invites photographers and videographers to submit to the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards, open for entries until March 1, 2023. | | | Clockwise from top left: American Robin; Pileated Woodpeckers; Sharp-tailed Grouse; Ospreys. | | | | | | |
- Empathy in the Garden
Audubon Rockies
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. MT / 1:30 p.m. ET | | | | | |
| Earlier in this month, Geoff LeBaron, Audubon's Christmas Bird Count director, testified before the Parliament of Canada's Committee on Science and Research. Geoff attested to the importance of community science programs, like Audubon's CBC, to our understanding of the status and trends of birds in North America. Read or listen to Geoff's testimony | | | Geoff LeBaron during a Christmas Bird Count in Rhode Island. | | | | A pending land swap would allow the construction of an 11-mile road through the heart of the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, undermining public land laws and putting vital habitat and wetlands at risk of long-term degradation. Please tell the Department of the Interior to protect the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and the people, wildlife, and birds that depend on it. Take action | | | | | |
| February is one of the toughest months for birds to survive—but you can help. Create a haven for the birds you love with Audubon's collection of bird feeders, houses, bird baths, and accessories, reviewed by our science team and field-tested for quality assurance. Available at national retailers such as True Value, Ace Hardware, and Lowe's. Learn more | | | | | | |
| Photos from top: Library of Congress; Chandler Wiegand/Audubon Photography Awards; Annabelle Hendersøn; Mick Thompson; Jennifer Lint/Great Backyard Bird Count. Video stills clockwise from top left: Brooke Roegge; Michael Fogleman; Liron Gertsman; Brian Kushner. All Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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