Brown Thrasher.
RJ, spring migration brings a flurry of new birds to our neighborhoods—and what they find when they get there makes all the difference.
Over the past century, urbanization has taken, fragmented, and transformed ecologically productive land with sterile lawns and exotic ornamental plants. We’ve introduced walls of glass, toxic pesticides, and domestic predators. The human-dominated landscape no longer supports functioning ecosystems or provides healthy places for birds.
But through habitat restoration, native plant education, and community engagement, we can help transform our communities into places where birds can thrive and people can prosper.
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In the midst of a global biodiversity crisis, with 3 billion birds lost in the last 50 years, your involvement in bird conservation—including right in your own backyard—has never been more critical.
Together, we’re pushing for the large-scale change needed to ease habitat loss and help reverse the climate crisis through our proven combination of research, advocacy, and hands-on conservation action:
With 120 years of expertise under our wing, we’re giving species a better chance at survival by:
- 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
- Fighting for the bold action birds need now
… and more.
But our best work on behalf of birds depends on the continued generosity of people like you.
Deepen your impact with an annual gift and claim your very own “Plants for Birds” yard sign as our thanks.As an annual donor, you’ll also continue to receive our award-winning, awe-inspiring Audubon magazine for years to come!
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