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Newsletter | January 2024
It's Awards Season at Audubon!
Photographing birds can be challenging, with early mornings, unpredictable weather, and uncooperative subjects. But with patience and skill, it’s possible to capture intimate moments, like these entries from last year’s Audubon Photography Awards. Scroll through this gallery of baby birds at their most adorable and awkward, as well as tender moments between parents and their young. Browse the gallery ([link removed])
After swooning over these precious chicks, consider submitting your own photography to the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards, which are now open for entries until February 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon) ET. Learn more ([link removed])
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“Migration” Now in Theaters Near You!
In the new animated film, “Migration,” a Mallard family leaves the safety of their New England pond for an adventurous trip south, facing new dangers and making lasting connections. Though wanting an adventure is perhaps the least likely reason for Mallards to migrate, it makes for a thrilling story sure to draw in a new generation of bird lovers. Here’s what the film gets right (and wrong) about this awe-inspiring bird phenomenon. Keep reading ([link removed])
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Could Black Paint Help Birds Avoid Wind Turbines?
Clean energy sources like wind power will be critical to the long-term protection of the many bird species that face extinction due to climate change. Contrast painting has the potential to help birds see—and avoid—wind turbines. A new study from PacifiCorp, REWI, and partners will examine the effectiveness of this strategy at a wind facility in Wyoming. Audubon has advocated for this study, which will build on promising but preliminary research from the Smøla wind-power plant in Norway. Learn more ([link removed])
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Audubon CEO’s Vision for the New Year
After spending time with leaders from our community and campus chapters and partners at Audubon’s 2023 Leadership Conference, in this article, CEO Dr. Elizabeth Gray recounts the inspiring strength that Audubon represents. United by a shared vision of a future where birds thrive, our powerful and diverse force for conservation is gaining momentum. With our new strategic direction, here’s how we are setting ourselves up for even greater success in 2024. Read on ([link removed])
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Help Birds Across the Western Hemisphere
We have already lost three billion North American birds since 1970, and most of the losses are from migratory species. To reverse these declines, we need to conserve the places they need, from their wintering grounds to their summer breeding habitat. Right now, we need to build momentum to ensure that this critical legislation moves forward in Congress. Please urge your Members of Congress to advance a bipartisan bill to strengthen the conservation of migratory birds. Take action ([link removed])
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Make the Days Count with Audubon Calendars
Bring a bit of nature into your home with calendars featuring stunning bird portraits and breathtaking landscapes from the 2024 Audubon calendar collection. Each calendar explores a different facet of bird life and the natural world through exquisite photography, expertly written text, and dedication to the mission and spirit of the National Audubon Society. Plus, each purchase supports our vital conservation work. Enjoy beautiful birds every day with Audubon’s 2024 calendar collection. Explore the collection ([link removed])
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