Birds are at a crisis tipping point—but , you can do 2X as much to help

We're still looking for 20 more generous bird-lovers to come to birds' defense.

                                                               

American Golden-Plover.

Help bring birds back from the tipping point. 20 donors needed before midnight.

The American Golden-Plover is swift and graceful in flight, undertaking an epic annual migration from Arctic Alaska and Canada to southern South America. But over the past 50 years, its population has declined by more than 50 percent. Based on these long-term population losses and accelerated declines within the past decade, this speedy shorebird is now listed as an Orange Alert Tipping Point species in the latest State of the Birds report. KAREN, we must take immediate action to bring birds back and give them a brighter future. To power our work for birds with reliable support, we’ve set an ambitious goal of 1,000 new monthly donors by Giving Tuesday. Please start your monthly donation right now while your first could be matched 2X, up to $50,000. We’re still looking for 20 generous bird lovers to come to their defense before midnight to keep pace toward our goal—will you be one of them?

If we fail to act, 78% of this elegant plover’s current breeding range could be lost from climate change. And sadly, they’re far from alone: With population declines happening across every habitat, a staggering one-third of U.S. birds need conservation action. But there’s still time to change course. With 120 years of expertise under our wing and dedicated friends like you by our side, we know what it takes to build a safer future for birds and people. Together, we’re restoring and improving the resilience of important landscapes, successfully advocating for climate legislation at the state and federal level, transforming communities into places where birds flourish, and securing space, clean air, and clean water that birds and people need to live and thrive. We’ve shown that there’s hope in action—and we have practical, effective solutions to protect birds like the American Golden-Plover. Will you be one of the 20 friends we’re counting on to join us with a monthly donation before midnight? Your first gift could go 2X as far, thanks to our special Giving Tuesday match. Sincerely, National Audubon Society

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Photo: Mick Thompson. Graphics: American Golden-Plover, Emily Renaud, derived from Alex Tomlinson/Audubon

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