Important bird habitats are being scorched by wildfires

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Dear KAREN, The California Spotted Owl is known to readily recolonize burned forest—but they cannot recolonize barren ones. In the past 50 years, as the area scorched by summer wildfires in California has increased exponentially, fires burn so intensely that there's essentially nothing left. Their habitat doesn't have time to regenerate before burning again, virtually erasing the mosaic of open space, shrubs, and century-old trees that birds depend on. You may have also seen the recent news that it is currently Canada's worst wildfire season on record. Many important bird habitats there and in the United States are being impacted by fire seasons that are growing hotter, bigger, and more destructive due to climate change. But if we act, and act fast, we can help vulnerable birds like the California Spotted Owl survive this code-red emergency. Through research, advocacy, and hands-on conservation action, we're pushing for the large-scale change it will take to ease habitat loss and help reverse the climate crisis. Start your annual donation today and get your first gift matched. An annual gift is a convenient way to provide for birds' future, as it renews automatically each year.

California Spotted Owls, already under threat from logging practices and invasive species, are now losing vital habitat—including nesting grounds—from out-of-control wildfires. Here's the good news: These massive fires aren't inevitable. Together with bird lovers like you, we're using research to power our best path forward to help more birds at this critical time and protect the places they need to survive.

Megafires threaten critical bird habitats

Climate change has led to an increase in wildfire season length, wildfire frequency, and burned area.

If climate change continues unchecked, more extreme weather events, including wildfires, drought, and extreme heat, lie ahead.

We're in the midst of a global biodiversity crisis, with 3 billion birds lost in the last 50 years.

But we depend on your support to make it all possible—and birds can't wait. That's why we're asking you to join us with an annual donation today while your first gift will be matched, up to $5,000. Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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