The Platte River Valley is the most important stopover on a Sandhill Crane’s migration. It’s the perfect place to rest, and the nearby farmlands and wet meadows offer an abundance of food. But the Platte River is drying up due to intense drought, and without the energy gained along the Platte, cranes might arrive at their breeding grounds in a weakened condition, if they make it at all. And sadly, with extreme weather affecting every bird in every biome with increasing frequency, we’re in a bird emergency.

With more than 3 billion birds lost in the past 50 years, it’s urgent we act now to preserve the critical habitats birds need to survive in this changing climate. Now’s your chance to amplify your impact for birds like the Sandhill Crane: Start your monthly gift during this 3-day giving challenge and, thanks to a group of generous donors, you’ll help unlock $75,000 for their protection. We need 425 donors like you to join us in defending birds against the worst effects of extreme weather.