Audubon Southwest

Greater Roadrunner. Photo: Mick Thompson

Audubon Southwest is a regional office of the National Audubon Society, covering Arizona and New Mexico.

Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Our Work

Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary

Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary

The Rio Salado Audubon Center, a rusted crimson building nestled amidst blooming desert foliage in Phoenix, Arizona.

Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Luke Franke/Audubon

The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch, a tan building in the middle of a grass and scrubland in southern Arizona.

The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch in Elgin, Arizona. Photo: Corey Lycopolus/Audubon

Recent News

Audubon New Mexico Birdathon 2020 Report
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Audubon New Mexico Birdathon 2020 Report

Birdathon participants counted over 215 species in 19 counties, spanning habitats across the state.

Arizona Legislature Adjourns 2020 Session
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Arizona Legislature Adjourns 2020 Session

A once-promising legislative session for Audubon priorities grinds to a halt, but there is hope.

Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River
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Native Plants Help Restore the Colorado River

Audubon’s advocacy put new state grant dollars on the ground in Arizona, helping restore native plant communities along waterways.

           Audubon New Mexico's Virtual Birdathon 2020
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Audubon New Mexico's Virtual Birdathon 2020

We're taking Birdathon Online for 2020. Join us!

Zoom to Your Arizona Important Bird Areas
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Zoom to Your Arizona Important Bird Areas

Upgrade your remote meetings with Audubon Arizona IBA backgrounds

Enjoying Birds & Beer from Home
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Enjoying Birds & Beer from Home

Western Rivers Brewers’ Council to-go and delivery options

Creating Conservation Leaders
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Creating Conservation Leaders

Successes from a decade of conservation education.

Audubon Calls for More Resources and Attention (not Less) for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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Audubon Calls for More Resources and Attention (not Less) for Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes 9% decrease in designated critical habitat.

Arizona Legislators, Western Rivers Action Network Discuss Water Security
Western Rivers Action Network

Arizona Legislators, Western Rivers Action Network Discuss Water Security

After helping pass landmark legislation last year, Audubon and its partners focus on prioritizing water and birds at annual advocacy day.

How you can help, right now