The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council announced a $403 million investment and 19 projects to restore the Gulf Coast from the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster and decades of other environmental challenges. Many of these projects will help birds like Reddish Egrets and Brown Pelicans by restoring the islands where they nest and rest. Learn more about how this investment will go towards restoring the Gulf Coast.

North Carolina’s 2025 nesting season was a busy one. From record-breaking numbers of bird steward volunteers to an astonishing amount of banded American Oystercatchers, read on about our exciting coastal work in North Carolina.

With your generosity, we were able to accomplish big things for birds in 2025. Together, we give birds like the Snowy Owl the best chance to thrive in the year to come—and when you donate today, we'll send a Snowy Owl plush to you or a loved one of your choice as thanks. Donate now to get your Snowy Owl plush.

Taking place February 13–16, the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an inter-organizational effort between Audubon, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Birds Canada. This fun and impactful global community science event engages bird watchers of all ages and skill levels in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. You're invited to a lively, beginner-friendly webinar to discover tips, tricks, and ideas on how you can participate in the GBBC on Thursday, February 5 at 3 p.m. ET or Wednesday, February 11 at 7 p.m. ET. Register for the webinar here.