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Red-legged Kittiwake, Pribilof Islands, Alaska. Photo: Kathleen Borshanian/Audubon Photography Awards

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Southeast Alaska Bird Trail—What’s Coming in 2024
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Southeast Alaska Bird Trail—What’s Coming in 2024

Over the coming year, we’ll be working to further improve the Southeast Alaska Birding Trail mobile app and to grow its usage within the region. We plan to expand partnerships with local Southeast Alaska businesses, including adventure guides and outfitters, to elevate the trail’s value.

The Latest on America’s Arctic
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The Latest on America’s Arctic

During last fall's public process for both the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska or Western Arctic, Audubon heavily encouraged comments from the public. Here’s how you came through for the Arctic!

Alaska’s Federal Public Lands Updates
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Alaska’s Federal Public Lands Updates

A lot is happening on Alaska’s federal public lands. Here’s where we’ve been and where we’re going in 2024 ...

Hope in the (Decreasing) Dark
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Hope in the (Decreasing) Dark

From America’s Arctic to the Tongass National Forest, we have big plans for the coming year. Alaska’s diverse ecosystems, cultures, and politics require unique and creative solutions for both nature and people—and that’s what we’ll continue to bring to the table.

The Road Not Yet Traveled: West Susitna Access Road
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The Road Not Yet Traveled: West Susitna Access Road

Informative take on the proposed West Susitna Access Road in relation to critically important shorebird breeding and foraging habitat.

Coastal Biologist Lindsay Addison Tells Us How to #ShareTheShore
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Coastal Biologist Lindsay Addison Tells Us How to #ShareTheShore

In the nicest way possible.

Let’s Talk About Threats
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Let’s Talk About Threats

We talked with Scott Weidensaul, naturalist, author, and migration expert, on the connection between the importance of habitat conservation and a successful migratory journey for the American Golden-Plover.

Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds
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Knowing the Iñupiat Names for Birds

Robin Mongoyak of Utqiagvik has been documenting the Iñupiat names for bird species on Alaska's North Slope—including pronunciation.

Rosemary Ahtuangaruak on the Importance of Migration Journeys
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Rosemary Ahtuangaruak on the Importance of Migration Journeys

The third installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series features Dr. Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, the mayor of Nuiqsut, Alaska in the Western Arctic.

Rick Lanctot wants you to know “what these birds are up against”
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Rick Lanctot wants you to know “what these birds are up against”

The second installment of the Tullik's Odyssey blog series—this one featuring Shorebird Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service–Alaska Region Rick Lanctot.

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