Fueled by intense heat and unrelenting drought, fire seasons are growing hotter, bigger, and more destructive. Even fire-loving forest birds like the Northern Spotted Owl, known to thrive in the aftermath of wildfires, are struggling.

As the climate crisis worsens, extreme weather events like these are becoming an all too common occurrence. It’s hurting us, and it’s hurting birds too. But it doesn’t have to be this way: Please start your dependable gift right away and be one of the 55 new monthly donors we need to unlock an additional $5,000 to protect birds and the places they need.

While wildfires are a part of natural cycles in the western United States, the climate crisis makes every wildfire that sparks more likely to grow rapidly and spread.

Climate change is occurring 20 times faster today than during any historical period over the past 2 million years. With 3 billion birds lost since 1970 and two out of every three North American species now at increasing risk of climate extinction, we need to work harder than ever to protect the birds we love.

Your support will power Audubon’s efforts to fight the climate crisis. Guided by science, we’re pushing for reduced emissions, greener energy, and more resilient landscapes, which will make our forests less flammable—an important step in safeguarding the birds that rely on them. With more than a century of conservation expertise behind our efforts, we know what it takes to protect birds and their habitats. And with your support, we can.

Please, be one of 55 caring friends we’re relying on to start your monthly donation right away, while it will help unlock this powerful $5,000 gift thanks to a group of generous donors. Remember, this special opportunity ends at midnight tomorrow.

Sincerely,

National Audubon Society