At one point, the Great Lakes region was home to anywhere from 500 to 800 nesting pairs of Piping Plovers. But by 1990, that number dwindled to just about a dozen pairs. Now, the Piping Plover is endangered or threatened across every corner of its range—and if climate change continues unchecked, a staggering 87% of this bird’s current breeding range could be lost.

Thanks to kind friends like you, we’re doing all we can to bring birds back. In honor of Giving Tuesday, a special match means your first monthly gift can be doubled, up to $50,000, for vulnerable birds—but only until midnight!