A pathogen for bird pink eye remains viable on bird feeders in winter conditions much longer than in summer conditions without losing any of its severity, according to a recent study. “In colder temperatures, birds essentially have a much longer window of time — up to seven days — to encounter this pathogen on a […]
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On December 15, 87 observers sponsored by CAS spent the day counting birds in different areas of Columbus. In a replay of last year, early rain doused many morning teams, but a drier late morning helped many teams recover and roll up good totals. 18 teams were able to gather 84 species and 18,626 individuals,
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Featured photo at top by Alex Eberts. Editor’s note: Wow! Ohio has been graced with a number of avian rarities this autumn and winter. Gerry Brevoort and her husband John were amazed to discover that their passion for growing native plants and feeding hummingbirds would lead them to hosting a state-record male Anna’s Hummingbird. And
Columbus Audubon is now accepting Conservation Grant proposals for 2025 project funding. The deadline to submit is November 25, 2024. We are looking for proposals that support the conservation of Ohio’s native bird species through habitat management, habitat protection, and scientific research, and for projects that do not primarily or exclusively cover salaries. Preference will be
Columbus Audubon Conservation Grant Season Proposal Period is Open! Read More »
Columbus Audubon was excited last fall to learn that we received funding from the Ohio EPA for restoration work at Calamus Swamp! This funding will enable us to control the spread of invasive plant species that threaten the native plant and animal community, to replant native species, and to enable the native populations to reestablish
Join us for our 2024 – 2025 in-person Monthly Program series kick-off event in partnership with and located at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Distinguished guest speaker Sandy Reed, wildlife tracker and National Geographic Educator, will discuss her Antarctica Expedition. Arrive at 6:30 pm to participate in the bird quiz, draw a door
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