Early spring can wreak havoc on the ecosystems birds need to survive

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Broad-tailed Hummingbird.

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Dear KAREN, The last few decades have seen an advancing onset of spring as temperatures warm due to climate change. Early-onset spring may seem like something to revel in, but for natural ecosystems it can wreak havoc. Not all species are able to adapt as rapidly as others, leaving them a step behind during this integral breeding time. For birds like the Broad-Tailed Hummingbird, it could mean missing out on a key food resource needed for breeding. But there is still time to correct course on climate and build a brighter future for the birds we love. Please, start your dependable annual gift right away while your first gift will be matched 2X, up to $50,000.

The situation is dire—but we've shown that where there's action, there's hope. We can still reverse this alarming trend for birds and mitigate the effects of climate change on people and the planet by focusing on nature-based climate solutions. When we conserve bird habitat, we do more than protect biodiversity—we invest in the critical carbon-reducing benefits these ecosystems provide to combat climate change.

The birds you love are in crisis

Altered seasons threaten migratory birds.

This challenge is compounded by habitat loss, extreme weather, and fatal building collisions.

We can change course for the birds we love if we act now.

We couldn't protect birds without people like you—people who care and are ready to help. And right now, birds need you more than ever. Please, be the friend birds need today: Start an annual donation right away while your first gift will be matched to protect birds like the Broad-Tailed Hummingbird. Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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Photo: Joshua Ellis/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: Broad-Tailed Hummingbird, Scarlet Tanager, Common Loon.

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