There’s no sugarcoating it: Human activity is pushing more and more of our beloved birds towards the brink of extinction.

For example, increased human activity on beaches affects Great Lakes and Atlantic Coast birds. From dogs off leash to other predation to washouts, vulnerable species like Piping Plovers face an array of threats each breeding season. And without our continued intervention these threats could become unmanageable.

Which is why we’re committed to doing all we can for Piping Plovers and all birds that are counting on us. Before the year ends, we’re matching all new gifts thanks to a generous group of donors. But we still need 600 new donations before midnight to keep our momentum up. Will you make an annual gift right now to help us hit our goal? Please choose a gift that renews automatically every year and gives birds protection they can depend on.