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In this Issue: Onwards | Bird Brother | Survival by Degrees | Diversity in Climate | Climate Action Toolkit | Cormorants!

 

Onwards | Bird Brother | Survival By Degrees | Diversity in Climate | Climate Action Toolkit | Cormorants!

Onwards for Climate Dear KAREN, The Peregrine Falcon is one of the world's fastest birds. They are regarded by falconers as one of the noblest and most spectacular birds of prey. Falcons inspire us to lead on climate change with precision and speed. We know that emergent and durable solutions waste no time – they benefit climate, conservation, and our communities all at once. I am immensely proud of how Audubon California's membership and chapter network are leading the world on coastal resilience, natural climate solutions, and equitable access to nature, to name a few.  Every day, climate change is on the move, and so are we. I am starting a new role as National Audubon Society's vice-president on climate.  Audubon California's new executive director will be announced in the coming months. The California program will be led on an interim basis by deputy director Gaylon Parsons. Thank you for an absolutely inspiring four years together. I am honored to chart Audubon's flight path on climate in the years ahead. Onwards, Sarah Rose Executive Director

Peregrine Falcon. Photo: Ann Pacheco/Audubon Photography Awards

Bird of the Month: Allen's Hummingbird The Allen's Hummingbird is one of California's most climate-threatened birds, expected to lose 64% of its current range if we have a 3-degree increase in temperature. Learn More Allen's Hummingbird. Photo: Barry Schirm/Audubon Photography Awards Native Plant: California Figwort (Scrophularia californica) This drought-tolerant evergreen perennial has maroon flowers that bloom from February to May. It produces tasty seeds that attract birds and bees. Native Plants for Birds California Figwort. Photo: Ken Ichi Ueda

Bird Brother: A Falconer's Journey and the Healing Power of Wildlife Rodney Stotts' new memoir recounts his profound journey into the ancient art of falconry. Now, his dream is to inspire more people like him to discover a love for raptors. Read more

Rodney Stotts with Agnes, a Harris's Hawk, at the Wings Over America raptor sanctuary in Maryland. Photo: Greg Kahn

Survival By Degrees Audubon's report Survival By Degrees found that two-thirds of North American bird species will be vulnerable to extinction if global temperatures continue to rise at current rates. Discover which birds in your neighborhood are at risk.  Read more

California Quail. Photo: Mick Thompson

Does the climate change movement have a diversity, equity and inclusion problem? Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities are most impacted by climate change but are the most excluded from climate conversations. Learn why diverse leadership and broad representation are essential to solving interconnected climate challenges. Read more

Dark-eyed Junco. Photo: Linda Pizer/Great Backyard Bird Count

Climate Action Toolkit Want to take action on climate? Here's where to begin and how to amplify your efforts for the birds we love. Read more

Illustration: Thoka Maer

10,000 Cormorants! Watch 10,000 cormorants stream by at Richardson Bay Audubon Center and Sanctuary. These are their wintering grounds which are especially popular when the herring are running. Watch Now

Cormorants at RBAC. Video: Janine Kraus

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