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AUDUBON ADVISORY March 2025

New Report Shows U.S. Birds Declining Sharply Across a Range of Habitats

The newly released State of the Birds report for the U.S. reveals continued declines in North American bird populations. The report identifies 112 “tipping point” species that have lost half their populations in the past 50 years, 42 of which now have perilously low numbers. But it’s not too late to take action. Birds unite us across the political spectrum and the hemisphere, and they need us to act now. Read more about the report’s findings

Western Meadowlark.

Photo of a group of Audubon representatives standing in front of the Capitol at the Policy Fly-in in Washing, DC.

Investing in Conservation: A Triple Win for Birds, Communities, and Natural Resources

With Congress now fully underway, Audubon calls for continued bipartisan support for conservation efforts. By protecting the lands, waters, and shorelines birds depend on, we’re also protecting our communities from floods, wildfires, and climate change. Read more

National Audubon Society Policy Fly-in in Washington, DC.

An Innovative Program Supporting the Protection of Saline Lakes

Saline lakes are some of the most vital ecosystems in North America, especially for birds, but they face increasing risk as water availability declines. The Saline Lake Ecosystems Integrated Water Availability Assessment program is helping to guide long-term management and conservation efforts. Read more

American Avococet.

Federal Effort to Protect Delaware River Basin with Reauthorization Bill

The Delaware River watershed provides important year-round habitats and critical migratory stopovers for hundreds of bird species. The extension of this restoration program is more important than ever as biodiversity loss and climate change threaten wildlife and communities across the mid-Atlantic region. Read more

Belted Kingfisher.

News from the Flyways

Alaska: Safety Sound Important Bird Area Threatened by Mining Operation

California: Efforts to Save the Salton Sea, CA’s Most Imperiled Lake (article published by CalMatters)

Colorado: How Audubon Rockies Will Protect Birds, Watersheds, and Communities in 2025

Florida: Florida Gulf Coast University Students Launch Project to Prevent Deadly Bird Strikes

Great Lakes: U.S. Senate Introduces Legislation to Fund Great Lakes Restoration

Great Salt Lake: A Snapshot of Audubon’s Work and Things to Come in 2025

New Mexico: Audubon Southwest Participates in ‘Lands, Water, & Wildlife Day’ at State Capitol

North Carolina: Maintaining a Safe Haven For Birds on the Cape Fear River [STORY MAP]

Washington: Audubon Conservation Ranching Expands Along the West Coast with Funding from NFWF

Photos from top: Mary Perry/Audubon Photography Awards; Sydney Walsh/Audubon; Michelle MacKenzie/Audubon Photography Awards; Jerry amEnde/Audubon Photography Awards

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