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Bird Protection Law Severely Weakened by New Rule
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Bird Protection Law Severely Weakened by New Rule

— 100-year-old bipartisan conservation law undermined by new policy changes
Results from Bird-collision Study in Downtown Minneapolis Published
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Results from Bird-collision Study in Downtown Minneapolis Published

— The two-year study documents bird collisions at U.S. Bank Stadium and other buildings in Minneapolis
New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change
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New Audubon report details effects of climate change

— Learn how climate change will impact your birds and your community and what you can do to help.
Austin celebrates Bird City Minnesota designation
Upper Mississippi River Program

Austin celebrates Bird City Minnesota designation

— Austin recognized as a Bird City during the Intl. Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, Oct. 5
City of Austin to celebrate becoming a Bird City
Bird-Friendly Communities

City of Austin: Now a Bird City!

— Join us for the Bird City designation during the International Migratory Bird Day
Birds in Focus brings together birds and photography
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Birds in Focus brings birds and photography

— Audubon, Canon and Best Buy are hosting free bird photography event at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Wetland managers need to “scale up” restoration planning according to new paper
Conservation

New paper concludes that wetland management needs to “scale up”

— Recent marsh bird surveys throughout Minnesota reveal the importance of landscape-level conservation efforts
Audubon Minnesota announces Rob Schultz as new Executive Director
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Rob Schultz announced as new Executive Director

— Schultz will begin his new role overseeing work in Minnesota and the Upper Mississippi Flyway
Mama merganser and the climate conundrum
Climate

Mama merganser and the climate conundrum

A changing climate is pushing birds north, but can they find suitable habitat when they move?

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