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The Bahamas National Trust (BirdLife in the Bahamas) began surveys of seabirds colonies in the Western and SW Bahamas – Cay Sal Bank area to measure possible oil spill impact.

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

Friday, July 2, 2010

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

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

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

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

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.

Community Spirit

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Alone we are all a single voice. But by working with others we achieve so much more. We get heard. Our news in May highlighted how a community spirit enables us to be far greater than just the sum of our parts...

Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

More than 300 sea birds, the bulk of them brown pelicans and northern gannets, have been found dead along the U.S. Gulf Coast during the first five weeks of the oil spill off Louisiana, wildlife officials reported on Monday.

Oil found at Audubon’s Rainey Sanctuary – Video

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

Concerns grow for the IBAs, wildlife and gulf coast habitat

Friday, May 14, 2010

Oil from the recent spill in the Gulf of Mexico is getting closer to more Important Bird Areas - concerns grow for the wildlife and gulf coast habitat.

Birds rescued from gulf oil spill released in Florida

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Birds rescued from gulf oil spill released in Florida

The first two oiled birds found in the Gulf oil spill have been cleaned, rehabilitated, and are now ready for release today on Florida's Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, a refuge the National Audubon Society (BirdLife Partner in the US) helped establish and manage. The birds, a Northern Gannet and a Brown Pelican, will find a safer place to be at the nation's first wildlife refuge, on the Atlantic coast near Vero Beach and currently outside the oil spill trajectory.

1st oiled birds from BP spill to be released

Monday, May 10, 2010

The first two oiled birds found in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill have been cleaned and are now recovered and ready for release.

A month is a long time in BirdLife

Friday, May 7, 2010

A round up of BirdLife top stories for April 2010.

Oil reaches Important Bird Areas

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Reports of oil reaching the Chandeleur Islands mark the initial assault of the massive Gulf Oil Spill on the first of 25 recognised Important Bird Areas (IBAs) that line the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to south Florida. Designated by Audubon (BirdLife Partner) in conjunction with BirdLife International, the sites provide essential habitats to hundreds of species. South of Gulfport, Mississippi, the Chandeleurs are breeding habitat for Sandwich and Royal Terns, plus Brown Pelicans—only recently removed from the U.S. Endangered Species list and just beginning to bounce back.

Oil Spill Answers from Expert on the Ground

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

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Audubon’s Melanie Driscoll, director of bird conservation for the Louisiana Coastal Initiative, is in Venice to help coordinate bird rescue efforts. Driscoll set aside some time yesterday evening to talk about the challenges facing bird rescue workers, the search for volunteers, the species of greatest concern, and the beauty and rich birdlife of the region.

In Harm’s Way? Least Terns in Mississippi Await Fate – Video

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Video by Audubon about Least Tern nesting sites in Mississippi which are at risk from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Wetland Birds Are Sitting Ducks As Oil Slick Approaches Fragile Coast – Video

Monday, May 3, 2010

The exploded British Petroleum oil well pumping daily an estimated 210,000 gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico is still hemorrhaging today as wildlife officials, politicians, and oil industry executives are clambering to triage and treat the crisis.

Important Bird Areas at Risk from the Gulf Oil Spill

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Important Bird Areas at Risk from the Gulf Oil Spill

Many Important Bird Areas designated by Audubon (BirdLife Partner in the US) and its partners for their essential habitat value to bird species lie within potentially affected areas. Read the full list here.

Birds at risk from the Gulf Oil Spill

Thursday, April 29, 2010

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See a list of bird species most at risk from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Are birds the next victims of Gulf oil spill?

Thursday, April 29, 2010