In this issue: Thank Your National Wildlife Refuge Workers, Why Common Birds are Declining, Bipartisan Water-Saving Bill 
                                                               
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National Audubon Society
Wingspan Newsletter | October 2025
The Rufous Hummingbird, a familiar backyard visitor, has seen its numbers drop in recent decades.
Why are Common Birds Declining the Fastest?
Over the past 50 years, a tiny fraction of bird species has made up the bulk of population losses. It’s the most common birds, from Rufous Hummingbirds to Barn Swallows, that are declining the fastest, a new study shows. Learn more about why common birds are suffering the most population declines.
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The Rufous Hummingbird, a familiar backyard visitor, has seen its numbers drop in recent decades. Photo: Brendan Murphy/Audubon Photography Awards
Crested Caracara.
A Bipartisan Solution to Save a Groundbreaking Amount of Water
Arizona lawmakers recently passed a major, bipartisan bill containing the “Ag to Urban” program. This new program allows existing agricultural lands that pump groundwater to convert to lower water use development, encouraging urban growth while securing water for birds and communities. Read on for more on this program and how much water it’s projected to save.
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Crested Caracara. Photo: Roger van Gelder/Audubon Photography Awards
Sandhill Cranes.
We Couldn’t Do This Without You
Please consider donating to support future victories for birds and habitats like those you read about today. Help us give birds their best chance of survival—donate now.
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Sandhill Cranes. Photo: Michelle Brosius/Audubon Photography Awards
From left, Aminah Coleman, Jordan McKnight, and Sydney Sauls pose for a photo at the 2025 Audubon Leadership Conference in Montréal, Canada.
Introducing the 100th Audubon Campus Chapter…
Our Audubon on Campus program just hit a new milestone—100 chapters in 36 states! From painting art murals to designing a tool to measure light pollution, our Audubon on Campus program supports and funds students to find the intersections between their academic interests and bird conservation. Learn more about our 100th Audubon on Campus chapter, its founders, and their campus.
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From left, Aminah Coleman, Jordan McKnight, and Sydney Sauls pose for a photo at the 2025 Audubon Leadership Conference in Montréal, Canada. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon
Blackburnian Warbler.
Thank Our National Wildlife Refuge Workers
With 573 refuges spanning more than 95 million acres of land, the U.S. National Wildlife Refuge System supports over 800 bird species and generates $3.2 billion per year for regional economies. This National Wildlife Refuge Week, share your gratitude for the staff who protect these places for birds and people by sending a thank you message today.
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Blackburnian Warbler. Photo: Ryan Leimbach/Audubon Photography Awards
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