As heat waves send temperatures soaring, wildfires continue to incinerate critical habitat for birds like Northern Spotted Owls across the western United States. Those that are lucky enough to escape the fast-moving flames are left with nothing to return to.

And the birds that visit these habitats during their migration are not safe from the impacts of megafires either. These devastating blazes reduce habitat and food for Western Tanagers and Yellow Warblers, particularly at critical times during their fall migration.

It’s easy to feel powerless when we see events like this play out in the news, but there’s still so much we can do to keep birds safe now and in the years ahead. Are you with us? Give birds a fighting chance by joining Audubon’s unwavering efforts to protect them from the impacts of a swiftly changing climate. When you make a monthly gift before midnight, you’ll be one of the 17 new monthly donors urgently needed to unlock a $5,000 special gift, thanks to a generous group of donors.

While wildfires are a part of natural cycles that birds contend with in the western US, scorching temperatures and severe drought fueled by a rapidly shifting climate make every wildfire that sparks more likely to spread rapidly out of control, putting more birds at serious risk.

That’s why we need to work together to take meaningful action now.

Your support will power Audubon’s efforts to create a brighter future for birds, and all wildlife. In impacted places like California, Audubon has worked to advance and support policies for science-based vegetation management and forestry practices that improve forest health, protect biodiversity, and reduce risks of wildfires.

Together with committed friends like you, we’re implementing common sense, practical solutions—like maintaining and restoring critical ecosystems that also naturally store tens of millions of tons of carbon—to protect birds like Northern Spotted Owls both today and tomorrow.

With more than a century of conservation expertise behind our efforts, we know what it takes to create massive change. And with your support, we can. Please join us with a reliable monthly gift, and take part in giving birds the hope they need.

Thank you for your steadfast support and commitment. You are behind every Audubon success.

Sincerely,

National Audubon Society