COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, was recently held in Belém, Brazil, with more than 190 countries coming together to advance global efforts to combat climate change. During the conference, our delegation highlighted a powerful truth: the solutions birds need to thrive are also essential for people and the planet. Learn more about our delegation at COP30.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Great Lakes Piping Plovers—once on the brink of extinction—has set a new population record high. These impressive gains are all thanks to the dedication of conservationists, volunteers, and community partners working together to protect this iconic shorebird and restore its nesting habitat across the region. Learn more about the Great Lakes Piping Plovers’ record-breaking numbers.

The weather outside is frightful, but this Snowy Owl plush is delightful! When you start an annual gift, you help power our work to protect the places birds like the Snowy Owl need to survive. As our thanks, we'll send an adorable plush to your or a loved one of your choice. Donate now.

For more than fifty years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped save our most imperiled birds from extinction. By applying strong protections and recovery plans, the ESA directly benefits nearly 100 of the country’s endangered and threatened bird species, including the Whooping Crane, California Condor, and Piping Plover, while helping conserve even more species by improving the health of ecosystems. Take action before December 22 and urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to maintain ESA protections for our country’s most imperiled birds.