In this Issue: Plants for Birds Spotlight, Ranching for the Birds, and a Call to Support Habitat Stewardship
                                                               
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Wingspan Newsletter | May 2025

How Our Plants for Birds Program Supports Migrating Birds

When you landscape with native plants, any outdoor space can become a vital respite for migrating birds. That’s why, from wetlands to urban areas, our network of volunteers is keeping the drumbeat on advocacy efforts around native plants while restoring vital habitat through their local chapter or center. Keep reading to see how we’re spreading the word nationwide about the importance of native plants ([link removed]).
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Landowners Bank On the Lesser Prairie-Chicken

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken is in serious trouble throughout its range in the southern Great Plains. The best bet to save the imperiled species may be a system that pays farmers and ranchers to protect its grassland home. Learn more about how our Conservation Ranching program and other efforts incentivize landowners to protect the Lesser Prairie-Chicken ([link removed]).
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The Time to Act is Now

The 2025 State of the Birds report found that one-third of U.S. birds need conservation action now. Powered by your ongoing support, our proven methods of committed advocacy, empowering education, and expert on-the-ground conservation—all guided by research and grounded in our shared love for birds—can give birds their best chance of survival. Donate now ([link removed])
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How Our Advocates Showed Up for Bird Protections

Concerned members and staff recently gathered at the Indiana Statehouse for Audubon Great Lakes Advocacy Day to meet with over 50 lawmakers and Governor Mike Braun, urging them to support strong conservation funding and policies that protect birds. Read on for more on how our network of grassroots activists showed up for birds and the places they need ([link removed]).
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Take Action to Protect Habitat for Birds and People

At a time when habitat loss threatens the health of bird populations and our communities, conserving and improving urban habitats is essential to a healthy future for birds and people. The Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act would benefit these habitats by improving local parks, reducing hazards to birds in urban environments—such as collisions with buildings—and engaging communities with birds and nature. Take action by urging your U.S. Representative to support the Local Communities and Bird Habitat Stewardship Act ([link removed]).
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