Category Archives: Conservation
Audubon California News — November 2015
AUDUBON CALIFORNIA NEWS November 2015 Witness to the drought Twice a month, Ralph Baker and John Harris from Stanislaus Audubon Society spend a day inspecting habitat and counting birds at the Grasslands Wildlife Management Area in Los Banos. They are … Continue reading
Take Action: Tell Congress to Make Bird Conservation a Priority!
The U.S. Congress is working on a bill to fund the government for the rest of Fiscal Year 2016. They have an opportunity to restore much-needed funding for bird conservation programs. They also have a responsibility to keep anti-environment amendments … Continue reading
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The Great Backyard Bird Count eNews
GBBC eNewsletter November 2015 Pass the word: the GBBC is coming! Northern Cardinals by Ella Clem, Kentucky, 2015 GBBC. GBBC is Coming! Are You In? Greetings from the Great Backyard Bird Count team at Audubon, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and … Continue reading
American Bird Conservancy, November 2015 Newsletter
News for Bird Conservation Partners from American Bird Conservancy, November 2015 Endangered Hawaiian Petrels Moved to Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Ten downy endangered Hawaiian Petrel chicks were recently flown by helicopter from their montane nesting area to a new … Continue reading
Engage in Fowl Play
Sure, some might not seem like the most graceful or glamourous of birds, but we’ve got nothing fowl to say about them. From turkeys and chicken to grouse and pheasants, fowl are definitely something to be thankful for. This fall, … Continue reading
Demand Endangered Species Act protections for Tricolored Blackbirds today!
I am worried. As you read this, California’s beloved Tricolored Blackbird is under threat. The California Fish and Game Commission in June denied an attempt to place this rare bird on the state Endangered Species List, and discontinued emergency protections. … Continue reading
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Help Congress Pass the 2015 Bird-Safe Buildings Act
Did you know that collisions with glass claim the lives of hundreds of millions of birds in the United States each year? Birds that have successfully flown thousands of miles on migration can then die in seconds on a pane … Continue reading
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Speak Up for Birds
Now is the time to act for birds. Climate change, the number one threat to biodiversity, leaves up to half of the world’s birds species vulnerable. With decisive action, the birds we love can be protected against the effects of … Continue reading
Alert: Pristine River Habitat in Jeopardy
The endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher has already lost more than 90 percent of its stream and river habitat. Diverting the Gila River would further imperil this species. Urge Secretary Jewell to reject the misguided Gila River diversion project. TAKE ACTION … Continue reading
Alert: Oil development threatens migrating shorebirds
One oil spill or accident in Grays Harbor could wipe out a significant portion of the Red Knot population in the Pacific Flyway. Speak out against the development of oil terminals in Grays Harbor. TAKE ACTION › Critical coastal … Continue reading
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Harmful Sage Grouse Rider Dropped from Defense Bill & Other News
Good News! Sage Grouse Protection Moves Ahead; Harmful Rider Dropped from National Defense Bill Some good news for sage grouse! New federal management plans to conserve 35 million acres of federal lands inhabited by the Greater Sage-Grouse will be going into effect. … Continue reading
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FeederWatch eNews: Announcements
Learn how to distinguish a female Purple Finch (left) from a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (right) in the Tricky ID section of our website and in Winter Bird Highlights 2015, Photos by Bob Vuxinic. Project FeederWatch eNews September 30, 2015 The first … Continue reading
Tell Gov. Brown to sign climate bills into law
We’re almost there! Thanks to your tireless advocacy on behalf of birds and the people who love them, we are one step away from seeing several important climate bills turn into California law. We need you to write to Governor … Continue reading
Project FeederWatch eNews
Eastern Bluebird by Jon Mularczyk Project FeederWatch eNews August 24, 2015 New season is almost here The 29th season of Project FeederWatch begins November 14, 2015. We will start shipping kits soon. If you haven’t signed up yet, join today! … Continue reading
American Bird Conservancy News and Action Alerts
Action Alert – Sage Grouse Rider Threatens Conservation Effort Congress is now considering a rider to suspend the ESA for a decade, and to prevent the implementation of new grouse conservation plans. Please send a letter to your elected officials … Continue reading
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New ABC Website & Bird Conservation Updates
Our New Website: See How We’re Bringing Back the Birds We’re excited to announce the launch of the new American Bird Conservancy website: a brighter, more colorful, easier to navigate, and mobile-friendly way to stay connected with our bird conservation … Continue reading
Volunteers needed to help fight for California birds
Audubon California succeeds on the power of its network. Over the years, your collective voice has led to great changes in the way our society values and protects birds. From our formation over the slaughter of egrets for hats to … Continue reading
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Endangered Habitats Action Alert
2015 Alert #4 Defend the San Diego County General Plan from Lilac Hills Ranch Background In 2011, the County of San Diego adopted an historic General Plan update that accommodated all projected growth within a “smart growth” … Continue reading