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Newsletter | November 2022
Don We Now Our Beanies and Binoculars
The 123rd Christmas Bird Count is just around the corner! From December 14, 2022 through January 5, 2023, bird lovers of all ages and skill levels throughout the Hemisphere will take part in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. The Audubon CBC has not only provided valuable data for hundreds of peer-reviewed studies, but it has also become an annual holiday tradition for tens of thousands of birders. We look forward to running another COVID-safe CBC this season, with updated guidelines in place. Read on for more on how you can participate in this year’s count. Learn more ([link removed])
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Holiday DIY: Outdoor Birdseed Ornaments
The holidays are often a busy time in the kitchen, so while you're at it, you might as well whip up some tasty treats for the birds, too. These wreaths, ornaments, and garland add a festive flair outside your home that your feathered neighbors are sure to appreciate. Try it out ([link removed])
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A Glimmer of Green in the Salton Sea
In the last 10 years alone, the Salton Sea, the largest remaining body of water in California, shrunk by 38 square miles primarily due to increasing water diversions to cities. While an otherwise desperate scene, conservationists recently discovered a happy surprise—more than 6,700 acres of surprise wetlands emerging from the exposed lakebed. See how Audubon California is working to expand and protect this new-found bird sanctuary. Read on ([link removed])
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Upcoming Events
*2022 Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference ([link removed])
Audubon Rockies
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Friday, December 2, 2022, 1 - 5 p.m. MT
* Winter Bird Feeding Webinar ([link removed])
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Thursday, December 15, 2022, 6 - 7 p.m. CT
* For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit Audubon.org/events ([link removed])
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Conserva Aves Erases National Borders for Birds
Last year, when we launched the Audubon Americas strategic plan to strengthen our international conservation work. Birds showed us the way forward: erase national borders to achieve solutions with hemispheric impact and join forces to obtain funds that allow for sustainability. Learn more about how Conserva Aves, an innovative bird and biodiversity initiative launched last October during the South America Bird Fair, will work with leading conservation organizations to create new protected areas at a subnational level that will guarantee sustainable habitats for birds and people. Keep reading ([link removed])
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Help Save America's Birds & Other Wildlife From Extinction
We’ve lost 3 billion birds in less than a human lifetime and two-thirds of North American bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. With the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Congress has the opportunity to not only help birds and other wildlife but also to create jobs across the country. Please ask your members of Congress to support this bill to help thousands of wildlife species and prevent future extinctions. Take action ([link removed])
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Give the Gift of Birdsong
Celebrate and spread the joy of birds this holiday season. For the Birds: The Birdsong Project is now available as an art-filled vinyl 20LP box set. Produced by Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, the collection features more than 200 tracks of original music and bird-related poetry performances by artists including YOKO ONO & ANOHNI, Andrew Bird, Angélica Negrón, Esperanza Spalding, Karen O, Jane Alexander, Lili Taylor, Mark Ronson feat. Damon Albarn & Wale, Michael Uzowuru, Nico Muhly, Stephin Merritt, Yo-Yo Ma, and many more. Available for pre-order ([link removed])
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