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111 Years of Counting: Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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111 Years of Counting: Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

The longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, Audubon’s (BirdLife Partner in the USA) annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will take place from December 14, 2010 to January 5, 2011. Tens of thousands of volunteers throughout North America will brave winter weather to add a new layer to over a century of data…

Audubon scientists find Gulf birds and oil too close for comfort

Thursday, October 14, 2010

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Residual oil and chemicals from BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster pose substantial ongoing risks to birds that breed or nest along hard-hit areas of the Louisiana coast, according to new National Audubon Society field surveys.

Arctic-breeding birds will be among next victims of the Gulf oil disaster

Friday, July 2, 2010

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For the next six months, beginning in early July, tens of millions of shorebirds, waterfowl and other migratory birds will land on oiled beaches, in sullied coastal wetlands and on tainted ocean waters.

Gulf Disaster—Audubon Responds

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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Audubon President explores threats to birds and their habitat on location in the Gulf

Mississippi River can buy time for Louisiana wetlands, scientists say

Monday, June 14, 2010

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Mississippi River can buy time for Louisiana wetlands, scientists say

Mississippi River water can keep oil away from some of Louisiana’s fragile marshes, buying time for critical response efforts, says Audubon (BirdLife Partner in the U.S.) coastal scientist G. Paul Kemp, Ph.D.

Help Audubon win $200,000 for Gulf of Mexico response

Monday, June 7, 2010

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Audubon can receive a $200,000 donation for our Gulf of Mexico response by getting the most votes in the Environment/Wildlife category of the American Express Members project.

Oil Spill Answers from Bird Conservation Expert on the Ground

Monday, June 7, 2010

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A week after oil began pouring into the Gulf of Mexico, Audubon’s (BirdLife Partner in the US) Melanie Driscoll raced to Venice, Louisiana, to lend her expertise. Melanie reflects on the challenges of rescuing birds and coordinating an army of volunteers, and the unfortunate negative impacts some efforts to fight the spill are having on birds.

Oil found at Audubon’s Rainey Sanctuary – Video

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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Oil found at Audubon’s Rainey Sanctuary – Video

Small amounts of oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill were found at Audubon’s Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary…

Oil spill’s early Impact on Mississippi Barrier Islands – Video

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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Oil spill’s early Impact on Mississippi Barrier Islands – Video

Audubon (BirdLife Partner in the US) Volunteer captures images and discribes oiled wildlife and oil “blobs” on barrier island off the coast of Mississippi.

US environment leaders send letter to President Obama

Friday, May 21, 2010

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Audubon President Dr Frank Gill and ten other leaders send letter to President Obama urging more direct oversight of oil spill disaster

Audubon’s President speaks out on Gulf Oil Spill

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Audubon’s President speaks out on Gulf Oil Spill

Audubon is gravely concerned about the ultimate toll this unprecedented environmental crisis will have on the already strained Gulf Coast ecosystem. Audubon has recruited more than 12,000 volunteers to assist with on-the-ground response efforts.

Wildlife death toll from oil spill uncertain

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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Wildlife death toll from oil spill uncertain

Federal officials say they don’t know whether a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico killed 189 sea turtles, birds and other animals found dead since it started.

Audubon oil spill response volunteer – Video

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Audubon oil spill response volunteer – Video

Meet Liz, who’s volunteering with Audubon in Venice, Louisiana. “I’m here volunteering at Cypress Cove Marina in Venice, La., and we’re volunteering with the Audubon Society. We’re waiting for any of the birds to show up from out where they’re having the oil slicks, and we’re waiting to help transport if there’s anything we can do to help.”

Audubon oil spill response volunteer – Video

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Meet Elizabeth, who’s volunteering with Audubon in Venice, Louisiana. “I’m Elizabeth Underwood. I’m a resident of New Orleans, La., where I’ve lived for 17 years. I am volunteering with the Audubon organization to help with oiled-bird rescue in any way that I can because I understand the deep link between the health of our coast and the health of my city and my future. I’m very passionate about protecting the environment, and I’m very honored to be able to be out here and be of service.”

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