Pennsylvania's WatchList 2007

Audubon and the American Bird Conservancy recently updated a five-year-old list of the nation's bird species that are most in need of conservation action. To read about the species at risk in Pennsylvania please click the headline above.

PA Names 85th Important Bird Area

Audubon Pennsylvania recently designated 42,000 acres in Chester County, as its newest Important Bird Area (IBA). The Laurels, King Ranch, and Stroud IBA contains the largest contiguous tract of permanently preserved land in the greater Philadelphia region and hosts several species of grassland-nesting birds whose populations are decreasing. For more information click the headline above.

Pennsylvania's Common Birds in Decline

As part of a nationwide study conducted by National Audubon society, Audubon Pennsylvania has identified five common birds that have experienced a rapid decline statewide since 1967. For more information please click above for the whole story. Click here to view the two-page fact sheet.

Artistry of John James Audubon Lives On Through Limited Edition Prints

The “Audubon Centennial Edition” of John James Audubon’s, “The Birds of America”, double elephant folio is now available! All 435 reproduced prints are published by Zebra Publishing in association with the National Audubon Society. This unique facsimile limited edition is dedicated to the Audubon Society's 100-year Anniversary. The “Audubon Centennial Edition” comprises a precise rendering of each image created by J.J. Audubon and printed by R. Havell & Son, London. For more information visit http://auduboneditions.com

Audubon PA Supports Streamside Habitat Legislation

Pennsylvania state senators and representatives are poised to introduce a bill that encourages landowners to protect the state’s waterways. Click the above link to find out more.

Environmental Advisory Councils

Learn how Audubon Pennsylvania is helping to form committees that assist local governments with protecting natural resources along the Kittatinny Ridge.

Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Plan

The Kittatinny Ridge is an important greenway, well known for its hiking opportunities, hawk watching, wildlife habitat, scenic views, and wellhead protection. The Conservation Plan gives an overview of the cultural and natural resources of the Kittatinny Ridge and recommends strategies and priorities for protecting the Ridge corridor for people and ecological integrity.

Ridgetop Important Bird Areas, Raptors, and Wind Turbines

Read Audubon PA's concerns regarding wind turbine development and the potential impacts on migrating and nesting birds in Pennsylvania. Included are recommendations for monitoring, design and appropriate siting.

		Deer Management Forum Report
		View the recently released 340-page report on the role of deer management in protecting ecosystems in Eastern Forests.

Newsletter

Read about Audubon PA programs and activities in our latest newsletter (938 kb). Newsletters are published quarterly and mailed to Audubon donors.

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