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Sorting through the so-called insect apocalypse We’ve all seen the headlines since Hallmann et al published their findings in 2017 of dramatic reductions of insect biomass in Germany over a 27 year period: “Plummeting insect numbers threaten collapse of nature,” “The collapse of insects,” “The insect apocalypse is here”. Entomologist and ecological risk assessor, Chris Brown, will discuss what ...

Backyard home conservation programs, like BCH, have expanded in popularity across the United States in the last decade. These programs are perceived to have multiple benefits including increasing wildlife habitat area, increased biodiversity, as well as improving the overall urban environment. Yet, there is no known test of any of those claims, nor to what extent these programs can contribute t...

Presented by: Mike Webster, Ph.D. Director of the Macaulay Library Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Neurobiology and Behavior

BirdSafeSTL Press Release 4/23/21

In this presentation, Dr. Brett Seymoure of Washington University will introduce the cause and problem of artificial light at night and the main mechanisms through which it alters bird biology. He will present data showing how artificial light alters the visual abilities and physiology of birds including a study on bird predation of moths under artificial light sources. This was presented at ou...

The scene at the Melvin Price Lock & Dam on the Mississippi River in Alton...American White Pelicans a variety of gulls. There were Bald Eagles, too, although none in this particular video.

Quick tip to help wrens and other non-woodpeckers feed on frozen suet.

This mini tour highlights both sun-loving and shade-tolerant native plants in Susan & Ed Rohde's suburban yard. Installation and maintenance tips are provided and resources are suggested as well. This is the last of a four-part series featuring native plant gardens in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The series is a production of St. Louis Audubon's Bring Conservation Home program and sponsored by...

We are amazed every winter when we see the Great Blue Herons that over-winter in the St. Louis area. In fact, as long as there is unfrozen water and they can find food, they will stay. This one walks better on ice than we do! Seen Christmas day on a slough of the Mississippi River near West Alton.

These bald eagles were seen Christmas day at Lock and Dam #25 on the Mississippi River at Winfield, Missouri. Bald eagles nest across Missouri and all along the Mississippi River, but they are quite visible in winter near these man-made structures. They often roost in groups and take advantage of the abundant and easy to catch fish that are stunned after going through the structure.

This mini tour highlights the petite prairie and woodland gardens of Robert Weaver's suburban yard. Some basic design principles are also discussed. This is the third of a four-part series featuring native plant gardens in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The series is a production of St. Louis Audubon's Bring Conservation Home program, and sponsored by Greenscape Gardens. Filming was completed on...

Brief overview of the American Beautyberry shrub and its value as food for wildlife, especially songbirds.

MANY THANKS to ALL St. Louis Audubon volunteers and supporters. We can't do our work without all of YOUR work. Whether you kill honeysuckle, lead field trips, serve on our board, teach or countless other duties, St. Louis Audubon exists because of YOU. THANKS!

This mini tour highlights the water features and native plants especially for birds at Margy & Dan Terpstra's suburban yard. This is the second of a four-part series featuring native plant gardens in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The series is a production of St. Louis Audubon's Bring Conservation Home program, and sponsored by Greenscape Gardens. Filming was completed on July 16, 2020.

Bush Honeysuckle Before and After

Silky Aster

Audubon Native Plant Garden Tour - Episode 1

Hummingbird and Cardinal Flower

Monarch cat on the move

Restoring the Nature in Your Neighborhood

Hummingbird and Coral Honeysuckle

St. Louis Native Plant Garden "Mini" Tour - Pearson

Carpenter Bee on Hydrangea

Deer at play in Chesterfield

Backyard Birding by Ear - Episode 4

Robin fledgling

Northern Mockingbird

Dickcissel

Red headed Woodpecker