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Newsletter | November Wingspan

Wild Turkeys: The Origin Story

Today, Wild Turkeys run wild across much of North America, with some even roosting in backyards and chasing down mailmen. But where do our beloved fall fowls come from? Long before they were domesticated by pilgrims, Indigenous societies in the Americas valued the birds so highly that they tamed them at least twice more than 2,000 years ago. This holiday season, learn more about the iconic Wild Turkey’s rich origin story and cultural importance. Keep reading ([link removed])
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Homemade and Bird-friendly Holiday Decor

These wreaths, ornaments, and garland add a festive flair outside your home that your feathered neighbors are sure to appreciate. This quick and easy project is especially fun for kids and parents or grandparents to do together. The result will be charming yard decorations that provide a good food source for your avian visitors. Learn more ([link removed])
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Audubon CEO Reflects on Community Science Tradition

The National Audubon Society is organizing the 124th Christmas Bird Count (CBC), one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in the world. Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across the Western Hemisphere. The CBC is a prime example of how everyday observations from first-time volunteers and experts alike can make a big difference in understanding our world. Read on for reflections on this annual tradition from Dr. Elizabeth Gray. Keep reading ([link removed])
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Supporting Indigenous-led Marine Habitat Conservation

Each fall, more than 170 species of migratory birds leaving Arctic breeding grounds are funneled southward through Hudson Bay and into James Bay. The importance of this marine ecosystem to fish and wildlife has long been known by the many Indigenous communities who have inhabited the region for millennia and continue to do so today. Join Audubon’s Boreal Conservation Specialist Carrie Gray in her summer trip to Hudson and James Bay to learn more about this vital coastal area and the Indigenous-led effort to protect their ancestral homelands. Read on ([link removed])
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Act Now: Defend Alaska’s Brooks Range

The Brooks Range in Alaska is essential for the Native peoples who live, hunt, and fish in Northwest Alaska. It's home to the world's only remaining populations of migrating caribou, and dozens of migratory and boreal bird species, from Gray-headed Chickadees to Arctic Loons. The Bureau of Land Management must prevent the construction of Ambler Road by choosing the No Action Alternative in its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Submit your comment today to defend the Brooks Range. Take action ([link removed])

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