As the climate crisis worsens, extreme weather events are becoming more and more common. Birds are counting on your support to weather the droughts, fires, and storms to come—and until midnight tonight, you can do even more to help.
As Sandhill Cranes migrate southeastward toward Florida for the winter, they need to stop to rest and feed along the way. But what happens when extreme drought means they can’t use their habitual stopovers? They must keep searching for safety, making them vulnerable to lethal dehydration.