Victory for Migratory Birds + Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

See how we’re protecting 2 million acres and how you can make a difference in your own backyard.

Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our web version. |  Audubon Advisory  April 2026 This Earth Day, Hope Soars Through Collective Action Whether it’s protecting 2 million acres in Latin America or painting vibrant climate-action murals in NYC, this Earth Day we are showcasing how pragmatic optimism and community-driven solutions can rewrite the future for birds and humans alike. Read more Want to help? You can make a difference today by growing native plants, joining a local Climate Watch survey, or advocating for bird-friendly policies in your own backyard! Get involved Cerulean Warbler. Red Knot. Advancing Protections for Birds Worldwide At last month's Convention on Migratory Species (COP15), a global coalition of governments and conservationists—including Audubon—successfully secured bold new commitments for the birds that connect our hemispheres. Read more Wilson's Warbler. STORY MAP: Expanding Conservation in Cities and Towns Hundreds of bird species use developed areas for part of their life cycle, especially during migration. The Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act offers a path to expand the Urban Bird Treaty program nationwide and unlock conservation in communities of all sizes. Check out six places where this work is happening Eastern Meadowlark. Advocating for Bird-Friendly Land Management Eight years since the last comprehensive Farm Bill was reauthorized, Audubon is part of a renewed push for updating the legislation. Recently, Audubon staff and ambassadors went to Washington, D.C. to reinforce the importance of investing in conservation and policies that benefit birds, notably through the Farm Bill. Read more and take action News from the Flyways Arizona: New Report Illustrates Economic Value of Water-based Outdoor Recreation California: Audubon’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities Canada: Prime Minister Launches Multi-Billion-Dollar Strategy to Protect Nature Colorado: Crisis Remains with Continued Uncertainty on Water Supply and Operations Illinois: Healthy Wetlands Support a Healthier Mississippi River Michigan: Audubon Members at State Capitol Call for Wetland Protections and Renewable Energy Solutions New York: Regulations Fall Short for Grassland Birds in Washington County Utah: Urban Water Conservation Sends New Water Flows to Great Salt Lake Washington: Legislation Passes to Accelerate the Transition to Clean Energy Western Water: New Bipartisan Bill Would Strengthen Cooperative Watershed Management  Photos from top: Mathew Malwitz/Audubon Photography Awards; Ivani Martínez/iNaturalist CC BY-NC; Nathan McCall/Audubon Photography Awards; Brady Karg/Audubon  Join our Action Network to receive periodic action alerts that connect you with decision makers when your voice matters the most. Join the Audubon Action Network CONNECT WITH US Donate   Advocate Get Text Updates National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street New York, NY 10014 USA (844) 428-3826 | www.audubon.org © 2026 National Audubon Society Update your email preferences or unsubscribe

[Video] How Philadelphia Makes Birds Safer

Be a part of Earth’s greatest bird migration.

Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our web version. Birds on the Move: The Urban Oasis From deep forest to bustling cities, people across the hemisphere are coming together to protect each place where birds touch down during migration. In this episode of Birds on the Move, we’re taking you to Philadelphia, where communities are reimagining urban spaces so migratory birds can thrive. Watch Episode 2 on YouTube Each year, billions of birds migrate across the Western Hemisphere, traveling thousands of miles along ancient flyways that connect continents, countries, and communities. Our Birds on the Move documentary series celebrates these extraordinary journeys, and the people working across the Americas to protect them every step of the way. Join us for a journey of discovery, science, and shared wonder as millions of birds take flight, crossing oceans and continents on their epic migrations. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to follow our flight path. We’ll drop a new episode of Birds on the Move every other week! Subscribe for the Next Stop Long-billed Curlew. Photo: Cairang Jia/Audubon Photography Awards National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street New York, NY 10014 USA (844) 428-3826 | www.audubon.org © 2026 National Audubon Society Update your email preferences or unsubscribe