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Staffing Changes at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary
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Staffing Changes at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary

Marian Langan Young Conservation Leader chosen plus a new hire and promotion

New Device Could Minimize Power Line Collisions during Crane Season
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New Study Could Minimize Power Line Collisions during Crane Season

Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and partners will monitor new UV-A light devices meant to deter migrating cranes from power lines

Meet Susan Fenimore Cooper, America’s First Recognized Female Nature Writer
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Meet Susan Fenimore Cooper, America’s First Recognized Female Nature Writer

In 1850, Cooper anonymously published a book whose call for conservation won praise from Charles Darwin. It was largely forgotten—until recently.

How a Landmark Environmental Law May Have Quietly Saved a Billion Birds
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How a Landmark Environmental Law May Have Quietly Saved a Billion Birds

New research reveals a previously uncounted benefit of the Clean Air Act—at a time when the Trump administration is weakening its protections.

More Birds Bring More Happiness, According to Science
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More Birds Bring More Happiness, According to Science

A pair of new studies show how birds improve our wellbeing, adding to a growing body of evidence that avians are an antidote to our despair.

Audubon Submits Legal Objection to Diversion of Platte River Water
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Audubon Submits Legal Objection to Diversion of Platte River Water

Last week, Audubon Nebraska submitted a legal objection to a proposal that would transfer water from the Platte River to the Republican River.

Registration for Sandhill Crane Viewing Delayed until at least February 1
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Registration for Sandhill Crane Viewing Delayed until at least February 1

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary will delay registration for all 2021 crane-viewing programming until at least Monday, February 1, 2021.

Reimagining the Canada Goose
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Reimagining the Canada Goose

Illustrating this familiar bird was part of artist Luke Swinson's exploration of his Indigenous roots.

Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Will Look Very Different This Year
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Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count Will Look Very Different This Year

While some local counts may be cancelled due to regional COVID-19 rules, many community scientists across the hemisphere will carry on one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in a socially distanced fashion.

Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at Audubon
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Suzanne Dixon Named Vice President of the Mississippi Flyway at Audubon

Dixon joins the bird conservation organization from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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