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In July, Earth had its hottest month ever recorded. And it's not just people who were feeling the impacts. Birds like the American Goldfinch suffer through extreme heat—and if we fail to take immediate climate action, they may not survive much longer.

We can prevent losses like these. But we need your help. That’s why we’re asking dedicated bird lovers like you to join us with an annual donation today. Your first gift will be matched, up to $500,000, for birds through this limited-time offer. So please be one of the 127 friends we need right away.

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American Goldfinch.

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Birds Can’t Escape Extreme Weather Without You

2 degrees Celsius doesn’t sound like much. But when we’re talking about global temperatures crossing above a historic norm, these 2 degrees could have calamitous consequences. After July became the hottest month ever recorded, the news that Earth passed this feared milestone—however momentarily—should make it clear: Immediate climate action is needed to protect birds like the American Goldfinch and the places they need.

We’ve come close to a dangerous point, but there is still time to correct course. Audubon acts on behalf of birds—and we’ve shown that where there’s action, there’s hope. You become a part of it when you choose to give a gift today: Start your annual donation to protect climate-vulnerable birds like the American Goldfinch. Thanks to a group of generous donors, your gift will be matched, up to $500,000. This compassionate choice is a convenient way to provide uninterrupted resources our teams can depend on in their work to defend birds year after year.

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The American Goldfinch, as a small songbird, is extremely susceptible to high temperatures and dehydrates quickly—in some cases causing baby birds to tumble from their nests. Extreme weather events like these are only predicted to increase in intensity, frequency, and duration in the coming years—and even birds not directly killed by this heat can suffer long-term health damage as a result.

That’s why Audubon works to protect and restore climate-resilient landscapes and key habitats, and advocates for a shift to clean energy and a reduction of carbon emissions. By stabilizing carbon emissions and holding warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, 76 percent of vulnerable species will be better off, and nearly 150 species would no longer be vulnerable to extinction from climate change.

As the Planet Gets Hotter Birds Suffer

July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded and August 2023 was the hottest August ever.

American Goldfinch numbers have decreased by a cumulative 27% between 1966 and 2019.

The American Goldfinch could lose up to 100 percent of its summer range at a 3 degree warming scenario.

We can achieve even more when you join us with your annual donation today. Please don’t wait: Be one of the 127 bird lovers we’re counting on to start your annual recurring gift right away while your gift will go twice as far. Together, we can secure a safer future for birds like the American Goldfinch.

Sincerely,

National Audubon Society

Photo: Katherine Sayn Wittgenstein/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: American Goldfinch, Cactus Wren, Caspian Tern

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