3 Rules of Feeding Birds | MBTA Under Attack | Boreal Guardians

Newsletter | February 2020

The Dos and Don'ts of Feeding Wild Birds In the coming months, countless migratory birds will begin their journeys north to breed and feed—and your backyard or local park will become an important rest stop. You may be tempted to offer these visitors a snack after their long trip but there are three questions you should ask yourself first. Here's a crash course in when it is and isn't okay to feed wild birds. Learn More

Baltimore Oriole and Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

Yet Another Attempt to Gut Our Most Important Bird Law Back in 2017, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced they would no longer enforce a provision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act which held industries accountable for incidental bird deaths caused by industrial hazards like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Last month, the USFWS proposed solidifying that opinion as a formal rule. Here's what you need to know.Keep reading Black Skimmers fly over a port on the Gulf Coast.

How Birding and Photography Can Unite a Community All it takes is one unforgettable moment with birds and you're hooked for life. The students of the Bronx Junior Photo League recently got their chance at such a moment while learning the ins and outs of bird photography from notable birder Jason Ward and the staff of NYC Audubon. See how a visit to nearby Governors Island helped these teenagers see birds in a whole new light.Read more Lucki, an 11th grader in the Bronx Junior Photo League, gets acquainted with binoculars prior to her first bird walk.

Audubon in Action

Audubon Joins Ranks with the Guardians of the Boreal Forest Right now, Canada's magnificent Boreal Forest, an important nesting ground for billions of migratory birds, is at risk of irreparable harm. Audubon is proud to support the Canadian federal government and the Indigenous Nations who have called this land home for generations in a new commitment to protect this ecological marvel.  Read more Innu encampment along the George River in northern Quebec. Use Your Voice While You Still Can Last month, the White House introduced a new rule that will significantly weaken the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by curtailing public and scientific review for government projects. Tell the Council on Environmental Quality that you oppose this dangerous attempt to undermine one of our bedrock environmental laws.  Take action Greater Sage-Grouse.

Get Active with Audubon

It's a Scoop and Feeder in One! Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month with Audubon's new scoop-and-fill bird feeder. Simply fill it up, lock it in place, and watch your feathered friends dig in. Best for use with standard seed mixes or black oil sunflower seed.You can learn more about how it works here Audubon's new scoop-and-fill bird feeder.

Photos from top: Melissa Groo; Mike Fernandez/Audubon; Luke Franke/Audubon; Jeff Wells; M. Verdon Tomajko/Audubon Photography Awards

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