In this issue: Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act
| Birds hold a special place in the hearts of people from all around the world. Possessing deep cultural, political, and economic relevance, birds often serve as a vehicle for human stories. From timeless paintings to avian-inspired martial arts, there are many ways to appreciate and honor how birds are embedded in our cultures. This Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we encourage bird enthusiasts across the country to celebrate through literature, art, music, and other mediums. Get inspired | | | | |
| The brainchild of Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, For the Birds: The Birdsong Project is a historic outpouring of creativity by hundreds of artists to celebrate the music and joy birds bring to our lives. Known as Hollywood's man with the golden ear, learn more about Poster's inspiration and process of building a joyful movement around bird conservation. Read on | | | Randall Poster, a sought-after film and TV music supervisor and producer of "For the Birds: The Birdsong Project." | | | | | | |
| If you encounter what appears to be a bird with an injured wing while enjoying the beach this summer, exercise caution. Nearly 300 species perform the broken-wing display across the world to lure predators away from its nest. Learn more about this dramatic behavior and why it's so prevalent across the avian family tree. Learn more | | | Piping Plover performing a broken-wing display, taken by a shorebird monitor while professionals built a nest exclosure. | | | | | | |
| Designated earlier this year as America's most endangered river, the Colorado River flows again in its delta thanks to binational collaboration and deliberate management. This type of management grows more critical as climate change continues to impact the region. Learn more about the Minute 323 treaty agreement with Mexico and how it improves conditions for birds and humans who rely on the Colorado River. Keep reading | Disponible en español | | | Water flows in the Colorado River Delta. | | | | The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act helps conserve the more than 350 bird species in the U.S. that undergo long journeys to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Canada every year. Help these beloved yet declining birds by supporting new legislation that would increase urgently needed conservation funding for migratory birds. Take action | | | | | |
| Audubon is proud to present, For the Birds: The Birdsong Project Vol. I, now streaming everywhere you listen to music. This remarkable collection, produced by Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, features original music by celebrated songwriters and entertainers like Beck, Mark Ronson, Yo-Yo Ma, and Karen O, along with bird-inspired poetry by major poets such as Rita Dove and Joy Harjo and recited by A-list actors and artists like Tilda Swinton, Matthew McConaughey, and many more. All proceeds benefit Audubon's mission to protect birds and the places they need. Listen now | | | Cover art, The Birdsong Project LP. | | | | | | |
| Photos from top: Shivang Mehta/Alamy; Luke Franke/Audubon; Jim Verhagen; Claudio Contreras Koob; Deborah Bifulco/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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