In this Issue: Audubon's Top Wins for Birds and People | "Understory" Tongass Documentary | DIY Gift Sets |
| Newsletter | December 2021 | | | | |
| What a year! Despite the ongoing challenges of living through a global health crisis, Audubon achieved numerous wins for birds and people last year—all thanks to you. From the monumental restoration of legal protections under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to securing better monitoring for the saline lakes ecosystem, our wins are a testament to the advocacy work done by thousands of Audubon members over the years and a reminder of the important work that still lies ahead. Watch our video recap of 8 Wins for Birds in 2021 or read on for a full list of all we achieved last year. | | | | |
| This year, we expanded the Audubon Photography Awards to include a new video category—and like always, the submissions did not disappoint. With hundreds of videos entered in the contest, there was a multitude of extraordinary avian footage from which we selected 10 top videos to share. Read on to see the incredible clips and learn the secrets behind each winning shot. Watch now | | | | | | |
| What would happen if protections for 9 million acres of sacred old-growth forest are axed? Watch Understory: A Journey Through the Tongass to see the devastating impacts of logging in Alaska's wilderness and what we can do to stop it. Featuring Executive Director of Audubon Alaska, Dr. Natalie Dawson, this captivating film serves as an urgent reminder of why the Tongass National Forest must be protected. Watch now and take action | | | | | | |
| Our national wins for birds and people are only part of the story. Audubon's network is far-reaching with deep roots in communities nationwide, which is why we celebrate our local achievements with a special feature. Keep reading to understand the impact of Audubon's chapters and state advocates that shape the future of bird conservation from the ground up. Read more | | | | Last year, the Tongass National Forest was exempted from the National Roadless Rule, opening the land to destructive road-building and logging. And now, the U.S. Forest Service has begun a new rulemaking process to reconsider the rollback of the roadless restrictions. Submit a public comment to the USFS in support of restoring the roadless protections for the Tongass and the birds that live there. Take action | | | | | |
| Introducing our newest DIY birdhouse and bird feeder kits. Easy to assemble, each kit comes with a cute Audubon® plush toy bird that features real sounds. Whether you make a feeder to support winter birds or a birdhouse to prepare for spring, these kits make great projects for the entire family to enjoy. Available exclusively in select Lowe's stores and on Lowes.com. | | | | | | |
| Grid photos clockwise from top left: Saltmarsh Sparrow, Jesse Gordon/Audubon Photography Awards; Andres Estefan; Luke Franke/Audubon (2); Greater Sage-Grouse, Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies; Pied-billed Grebes, Tim Kuhn/Audubon Photography Awards; Luke Franke/Audubon (2); Natalie Dawson/Audubon Alaska. Video stills from top: Bob Schamerhorn/Audubon Photography Awards; Colin Arisman. Photos from top: Luke Franke/Audubon; Mick Thompson. Graphic: Alex Tomlinson/Audubon | | | | |
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