Sunday, September 29, 2024

The Birds Are Ready for Fall—Are You? πŸ‚

Also in this issue: Great Fall Birding Trails | Native Trees with Incredible Foliage | Down Feathers 101

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The Joy of Birds | September 2024
Brown Pelican.
11 Photos of Birds Thriving in the Diverse Places They Live
This year, the Audubon Photography Awards introduced a new category: The Birds in Landscapes Prize. We challenged photographers to not only capture extraordinary images of birds, but to also show the diverse environments—natural and manmade—in which they live and thrive. From a California Quail surveying its shrubby habitat to Adelie Penguins tobogganing in snowy Antarctica, browse a bounty of beautiful scenes along with the story behind each shot. Browse the photo gallery
Brown Pelican. Photo: Morgan Quimby/Audubon Photography Awards
Northern Pygmy-Owl.
8 Great Fall Birding Trails
Make this fall migration unforgettable by hitting the road for your next bird outing! From the mighty Cascade mountains in Washington to the vast, lush wetlands in Louisiana, here are eight great fall birding trails to spice up the season.
Northern Pygmy-Owl. Photo: Adam Stunkel/Audubon Photography Awards
Quaking aspen groves light up in yellows and oranges.
Native Trees With Incredible Fall Foliage
Attention leaf-peepers! Now that the leaves are finally turning, we get to indulge in fiery-topped trees and landscapes for the next several weeks. However, trees provide more than just eye candy—they help foster entire ecosystems by sheltering and feeding wildlife. Learn more about seven native trees and the birds that love them.
Quaking aspen groves light up in yellows and oranges. Photo: Michael S. Lewis/National Geographic Creative
Common Eider down hand-collected in Iceland.
A Bird-Lover's Guide to Ethically Sourced Down Products
Down feathers may be one of the best insulating materials in the world, but the way some farmers collect this exceptional stuffing might make bird-lovers uncomfortable, to say the least. Thankfully, a growing number of brands are prioritizing the welfare of the birds that supply the feathers to fill our jackets, comforters, and pillows. Read on to learn all about down feathers: why they're so good for cold weather, where to find ethical sources, and more.
Common Eider down hand-collected in Iceland. Photo: Cyril Ruoso/Minden
Hummingbirds of the genus <i>Selasphorus</i>.
In Case You Missed It
Did you miss out on the joy last month? Now's your chance to read some of the great stories we shared in August like, "Why are Hummingbirds so Feisty?" and our guide to buying the best binoculars and scopes on the market. Enjoy! Keep reading
Hummingbirds of the genus Selasphorus. Photo: Jerome Gaw/Audubon Photography Awards
Canada Geese.
So, What Do You Think?
We're continually working to share the most impactful and noteworthy stories about birds and conservation with our members. Please consider taking this short survey that will help us get to know what you liked in this month's newsletter. Take the survey
Canada Geese. Photo: Neal Tollisen/Audubon Photography Awards
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