Category Archives: Conservation
Alert: Protect the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
One of the oldest environmental laws in our country, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), is coming under attack by Members of Congress. Last year, the House of Representatives passed a provision in a fiscal appropriations bill that would bar the … Continue reading
Audubon California News — April 2016
You’re invited to join us to count Brown Pelicans in California, Oregon, Washington, and Baja Mexico, on May 7 from 5 – 7 PM. This citizen science birding blitz will capture a comprehensive snapshot of pelican abundance and age distribution. This … Continue reading
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Stop developers — Protect the SW Willow Flycatcher
Stop the developers! Yet another endangered bird is under attack because the habitat it needs to survive is prized by developers and other interests. This time, the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher has been targeted for removal from the Endangered Species List … Continue reading
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Inside Bird Conservation – April 2016
Inside Bird Conservation – April 2016 Report: 10 of the Worst-sited Wind Energy Projects for Birds\ Although we support Bird-Smart wind energy, we’re concerned that hundreds of thousands of protected birds die each year when they collide with poorly sited … Continue reading
Brown Pelican Birding Blitz – May 7
You’re invited to a Brown Pelican Birding Blitz: We are asking you, our bird lovers, to volunteer your time to count Brown Pelicans along the coast in California, Oregon, Washington, and Baja Mexico to help us better understand the status … Continue reading
Speak up for Northern Spotted Owls
Tell your rep that birds deserve water too The Northern Spotted Owl has soared through the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. But if it’s going to have a future in California, it will need your … Continue reading
Audubon California News — March 2016
The Starr Ranch Sanctuary Barn Owl Cam has been a favorite of viewers around the world for the past several years. Conceived by sanctuary manager Pete DeSimone, who has worked at Audubon for more than 37 years, the cam live … Continue reading
Join FeederWatch now and receive next year free!
Dear Friend of the Cornell Lab, Thank you for your support of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. We want to remind you about an opportunity to join one of the most popular citizen-science programs at the Lab and receive a gift … Continue reading
Your action needed: Protect birds from climate change
170 species are in danger from climate change Thousands upon thousands of people just like you raised your voices last year in support of aggressive legislation to address the impacts of climate change on birds and people. Those legislators need … Continue reading
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Audubon California News — February 2016
The Black Oystercatcher is considered an indicator for the health of rocky intertidal shorelines. Threats to this habitat are real and growing: sea level rise, ocean acidification, and increased recreational and commercial use of coastal areas. But there is hope — … Continue reading
The NestWatch year-end report is here!
Click the cover to read the report. Dear Friend of NestWatch, We’re excited to kick off another nesting season with you. To get things started, we’re sharing our brand new annual report, the NestWatch Digest. In it, you’ll find data summaries … Continue reading
The Surprising Way Birds Are Trying To Dodge Climate Change
New research shows that some birds are moving faster than ever to keep up with shifting climates. Here’s where they’re going. How are birds like this Florida Scrub-Jay dealing with climate change? New research shows that in the face of … Continue reading
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Endangered Habitats Action Alert
2016 Alert #1 Action Alert Save the Coastal Commission Background The California Coastal Commission administers the Coastal Act, enacted by voters in 1976. The Act’s main purposes are to ensure public access to the beach and to protect coastal … Continue reading
Keep food in the ocean for seabirds
Off the coast of Washington, Oregon and California lives a close cousin of the puffin, the Rhinoceros Auklet. This amazing little bird can dive to more than 150 feet in pursuit of prey, carry 20 fish such as this sand … Continue reading
Urgent! The California Coastal Commission’s integrity is at stake
After decades of protecting California’s coast, the California Coastal Commission is under attack by developers who want to oust key staff in order to pave the way for more development and the conversion of California’s iconic coastline for personal gain. … Continue reading
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Bird-Smart Glass Now Available, ESA Alert and Updates
Bird-Smart Glass Products Now Available to Prevent Window Collisions Collisions with glass windows kill hundreds of millions of birds each year in the United States, but thanks to American Bird Conservancy’s (ABC) new Bird-Smart Glass Program, a list of 18 tested, proven … Continue reading
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Protect Ospreys From Toxic Chemicals
Ospreys at Risk from Toxic Chemicals Help strengthen toxic chemical reform>> Ospreys are skilled fishers—diving feet first into the water to catch their prey. But these soaring raptors are threatened by toxic substances that pollute waters and accumulate in fish … Continue reading
Alert: Help birds survive climate change
HELP REDUCE HARMFUL GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has broken new ground and proposed its first-ever regulations on a potent source of greenhouse gas pollution—methane from the oil and natural gas industry. The new standards … Continue reading