In this issue: National Wildlife Refuges + Climate | A New Frontier of Migration Science
| Newsletter | October 2022 | | | | |
| Focusing on 70 "Tipping Point" species that lost at least half of their breeding populations in the past 50 years, the 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) shows that we're on track to lose another 50 percent of their populations in the same time frame if irresponsible land-use, habitat fragmentation, plus other human-caused habitat loss and degradation continues. See the report's findings and recommendations for swift conservation action to bring at-risk birds back from the brink of extinction. Keep reading | | | | |
| Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs. | | | | |
| The State of the Birds Report did find a positive trend for one group of birds: Decades of investment in protecting and restoring wetlands are paying off for waterbirds, geese, and diving birds. Much of this success is due to impactful policy measures that complement the Clean Water Act, which just turned 50 last week. See why protecting the Clean Water Act now and beyond creates a better future for birds and people. Learn more | | | | | | |
| One of the pressing needs in conserving migratory animals is a better understanding of how they move and where they go throughout the year. Named after the Latin word for movement, the Motus Wildlife Tracking System uses arrays of automated radio receiver stations to detect tagged animals over vast distances. See how this data can help inform policy and conservation action. Read on | | | William Blake retrieves data from a Motus station along the Bitterroot River in Montana. | | | | | | |
| Nearly every bird species will see changes to its habitat, range, and migratory patterns. How we adapt to climate change is of enormous consequence to birds and our communities. To prepare refuge managers, Audubon scientists created management briefs for 525 National Wildlife Refuges with recommendations for how staff might prepare birds for the coming changes. Learn more | | | | The best way to secure a brighter future for birds and the places they need is to make sure to vote on or before Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This year, in addition to federal races, state and local elections happening nationwide will have a big impact on our communities and the birds we love. Sign our Pledge to Vote and make a voting plan today. Take action | | | | | |
| Get into the Halloween spirit with North America's largest vulture, the California Condor, as depicted by artist Joe Ciardiello. Find this delightfully macabre design on apparel, tote bags, and more at our Threadless store. Explore the collection | | | | | | |
| Photos from top: Shari McCollough/Audubon Photography Awards; Ben Knoot/Audubon Photography Awards; Tailyr Irvine; Gary Churchill/Audubon Photography Awards; Don Berman/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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