The Migration Issue Is In-Flight

In this issue: Avian and human migration, offshore wind, seasonal birding tips, and more. Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Audubon Magazine | Spring 2022 [Blackpoll Warbler with geolocator, Spring 2022 Audubon Magazine.]( [Check Out Our Special Issue on the Wonder of Migration!]( The more you learn about bird migration, the more amazing it becomes. At Audubon magazine, we should know: We’ve devoted a huge team effort and our entire spring issue to exploring this most wondrous phenomenon. The issue—arriving soon in members’ mailboxes—is packed with fascinating features on the latest migration science; birding tips for enjoying the season to its fullest; and actions you can take to keep birds safe on their seasonal voyages. Read on for an early look! Blackpoll Warbler with geolocator, Spring 2022 Audubon Magazine. [Nahbi Romero Rodriguez (left) and Maira Holguin tag a Blackpoll Warbler in Colombia in March 2020. ]( [Have Wings, Will Travel]( What do you get when you combine cutting-edge technology, mountains of bird-movement data, and silo-busting collaboration among more than 100 partners? Audubon’s Migratory Bird Initiative, which is providing the most comprehensive picture to date of migration in the Western Hemisphere, along with invaluable insights for protecting the places birds need. [Keep reading]( Nahbi Romero Rodriguez (left) and Maira Holguin tag a Blackpoll Warbler in Colombia in March 2020. [Clockwise from top left: Ana González retrieves a geolocator from a Swainson's Thrush in Colombia; Vilma Karelia Marín Laguna with her mother; Francis Taroc shows a photo of his parents; Sherry Williams at the Bronzeville Historical Society in Chicago.]( [The Paths We Take]( Food, safety, and better opportunities for the next generation—seeking these essentials drives both birds and people to set out on difficult journeys full of risk. Meet four individuals whose lives and work reflect the close connections between avian and human migration​​​​​​. [Keep reading]( Clockwise from top left: Ana González retrieves a geolocator from a Swainson's Thrush in Colombia; Vilma Karelia Marín Laguna with her mother; Francis Taroc shows a photo of his parents; Sherry Williams at the Bronzeville Historical Society in Chicago. More Stories - A brief history of [how we know what we know]( about migration - An [illustrated guide]( to the surprising variety of ways birds migrate - Practical steps to [make your home bird-friendly]( [Off the coast of Rhode Island stand one of the nation’s first five offshore turbines (photographed here during a LightHawk flight).]( [A New Migration Gauntlet]( The scientific consensus is clear as a bell: To save birds and ourselves from catastrophic climate change, we must rapidly replace fossil fuels with clean energy. But the race to install offshore wind presents conservationists with another dilemma—how to limit the impact these unprecedented obstacles have on vulnerable birdlife. [Keep reading]( Off the coast of Rhode Island stand one of the nation’s first five offshore turbines (photographed here during a LightHawk flight). [Illustration of a circle of vines and spring flowers surrounded by flying birds.]( [A Matter of Timing]( Climate change is upending once-predictable patterns in weather, food availability, and seasonal cues that tell birds when to migrate. Researchers are working to understand which species can adjust to these growing mismatches and investigating avenues to help them adapt. [Keep reading]( Support Audubon [Bermuda Petrel, or Cahow, chick, Winter 2021 Audubon magazine.]( [Get More Great Bird Journalism]( Audubon magazine delivers essential news, advice, and reporting on birds and bird conservation—all wrapped up in a beautiful print package. That’s why, for the fourth consecutive year, Audubon has been nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence, the highest honor in the magazine industry. If you don’t already receive our award-winning magazine and want to, [please consider becoming a donor](. Your contribution supports journalism that supports birds. Bermuda Petrel, or Cahow, chick, Winter 2021 Audubon magazine. Photos from top: Mike Fernandez/Audubon (2); (Clockwise from top left) Taehoon Kim, Diana Alvarado, Emma Marie Chiang, Danielle Scruggs; Lauren Owens Lambert; Illustration: Gaby D’Alessandro; Jean-Pierre Rouja [Renew Your Support]( Do you have questions about an existing membership? [Contact our Customer Service team](mailto:customerservice@audubon.org) CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( [GET TEXT UPDATES]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2022 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](