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Newsletter | May 2023
Got Hungry Visitors? Here's a Birdseed Breakdown:
Now that spring has officially sprung across the hemisphere, you might be noticing a lot more visitors at your feeder. Feeding wild birds is particularly important during migration, when our exhausted feathered friends are looking to refuel after their long journeys. But knowing which kind of food is okay to supply and what the labels mean can be confusing. Before you fill up your feeder, here’s our quick primer on the most common birdseed blends. Read on ([link removed])
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Learn to Catch the Waves of Migration
When you start paying attention to birds, you'll begin to notice they tend to come and go at the same times each year. While weather and other factors can cause these patterns to vary, reseach shows that birds do, in fact, arrive in predictable waves. If you want to be there when the next "bird push" comes, check out our interactive data visualization to see when you can catch the wave. Learn more ([link removed])
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Celebrate the 4th Annual Black Birders Week
Black Birders Week starts on this Sunday, May 28 through June 3. Organized by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective, Black Birders Week celebrates, supports, and amplifies Black STEM professionals through panel discussions, bird walks, and giveaways among other engagements, both virtually and in person. Visit the Black AF in STEM website to find out how to support and participate ([link removed])
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Upcoming Events
* Air Pollution's Impact to Birds ([link removed])
Audubon Texas
Friday, June 2, 2023 – 10 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET
* For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit Audubon.org/events ([link removed])
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Bay Area Audubon Chapters Help Protect Golden Eagles
California's Altamont Pass is home to the densest nesting population of Golden Eagles in the world and one of the largest wind energy resource areas in the United States. Audubon staff and Bay Area chapters recently settled litigation challenging the approval of a wind turbine facility there, achieving concessions that will reduce risks to Golden Eagles while allowing the project to proceed with construction. Keep reading ([link removed])
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It's Time to Pass the Recovering America's Wildlife Act
Congress has the opportunity to help not only birds and other wildlife but also to create jobs in communities across the country. Please write to your U.S. Senators urging them to ensure passage of the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act to help thousands of wildlife species, including more than 800 bird species, before they become endangered. Take action ([link removed])
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Your Coffee is Stronger Than You Think
While some struggle to function without their morning coffee, imagine the energy needed to fly thousands of miles non-stop without the necessary food or shelter to survive. You can help protect critical bird habitat by choosing a cup of Audubon®️ Bird-Friendly™️ Coffee. Shade-grown, organic, and Fair Trade, our coffee is produced on Latin American family farms under a canopy of native trees that provide critical food and refuge for migratory birds. Now available via a flexible subscription service for all your caffeination needs. Explore our roasts ([link removed])
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