Many backyard beauties are in decline. In fact, some could vanish
NAME: KAREN SHARP SUSTAINER STATUS: Unconfirmed GIVING CHALLENGE DEADLINE: 2 DAYS | | Donors Needed Right Away: 102 to Unlock $10,000 | | | | Dear KAREN, Though the Rose-breasted Grosbeak often stays out of sight, its full-throated song lets us know to look out for this black and white beauty. But sadly they're experiencing a decline in the leafy Eastern forests where they nest in summer. And unless we act, they could vanish—not just from our backyards, but altogether. We need your help to protect the birds that color our skies. We're counting on 102 members to step up as monthly donors today while every gift will help unlock $10,000 more to protect birds. So please, start your dependable monthly gift today. It's not just the Rose-breasted Grosbeak: Audubon's 2021 Priority Birds Report found a 26% decline among the beloved birds in our communities… a loss of 51.2 million in just the past 50 years. And in the decades to come, climate change threatens many with extinction—a danger faced by fully two-thirds of all North American bird species. This is a code-red crisis for birds—even familiar favorites. That's why Audubon is using our more than 100 years of expertise to create and sustain bird-friendly communities. We're restoring and protecting intact forests, organizing nationwide community science efforts, and advocating for bird-friendly buildings. And we're championing stronger protections for migratory birds so they'll be safe in our backyards and beyond. But we can't do it all without the support of this incredible community. You are a vulnerable bird's best hope for survival, KAREN. So please, join with your fellow bird lovers today: Be one of 102 supporters that we're relying on to start a monthly gift right away—and for a limited time, your donation will help unlock $10,000 in additional support to protect birds and their habitats. Sincerely, The National Audubon Society | | | | |
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