Saving Colombia's Forests Is Crucial to Protect Prothonotary Warblers
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Saving Colombia's Forests Is Crucial to Protect Prothonotary Warblers

A new study shows that almost the entire population winters in a region with rampant deforestation—a finding that could help target conservation.

Creativity and conservation keynote Sullivan’s Island shorelines
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Creativity and conservation keynote Sullivan’s Island shorelines

Shorebirds, in general, have declined heavily over the last 40 years – by 70% in North America.

Francis Beidler Forest Cultural Heritage Day honors ‘the spirit of the maroon'
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Francis Beidler Forest Cultural Heritage Day honors ‘the spirit of the maroon'

Hundreds of people visited the Audubon Center and Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest on Saturday to learn the history of maroon communities — groups of people who escaped slavery by taking refuge inside swamps, including Four Holes Swamp, during the antebellum period.

Francis Beidler Forest Celebrates 50 Years
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Francis Beidler Forest celebrates 50 years

This month, Audubon South Carolina and The Nature Conservancy of South Carolina marked the 50th Anniversary of a conservation partnership that helped establish and protect the Francis Beidler Forest in Harleyville.

$700,000 grant might be game changer for Charleston’s Crab Bank
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$700,000 grant might be game changer for Charleston’s Crab Bank

A federal foundation has granted $700,000 to the effort to save Crab Bank — a jolt of cash organizers sought and needed to pull off a $1.4 million fundraising effort.

Mike Dawson retires from managing Beidler Forest after a 38-year run
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Mike Dawson retires from managing Beidler Forest after a 38-year run

Mike Dawson is retiring after 38 and a half years working at the Francis Beidler Forest near Harleyville. Over the decades his role evolved from naturalist to center director and manager at the National Audubon Society’s 18,000-acre bird and wildlife sanctuary.

To protect our parks and our birds, reauthorize LWCF
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To protect our parks and our birds, reauthorize LWCF

The Land and Water Conservation Fund is the nation's most important conservation program, and it is set to expire this September without action by Congress.

South Carolina's nesting shorebirds face increased threat as beach season approaches
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South Carolina's nesting shorebirds face increased threat as beach season approaches

Memorial Day weekend heralds the traditional start of the summer tourism season on beaches along the South Carolina coast, but it also presents perils for some creatures enjoying the sand: shorebirds.

The Law That Protects Our Wild Birds Is Under Dire Threat
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The Law That Protects Our Wild Birds Is Under Dire Threat

The Trump administration and some members of Congress are ready to industries a free pass to kill birds with impunity by gutting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act--the nation’s most effective bird protection law.

Kids Help Protect Coastal Shorebirds
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Kids Help Protect Coastal Shorebirds

Colorful signs designed by students remind beachgoers of nesting areas