Sharing the Shore | Natural Infrastructure | World Albatross Day

In this Issue: Live puffins, Pride celebrations, and Audubon’s plan for resilient coasts and waterways | Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | June 2021 [Wisdom sits on her egg on Midway Atoll.]( [The Long, Wondrous Life of Wisdom the Albatross]( This past Saturday was World Albatross Day. It’s fitting that we spend a day to honor this magnificent bird worldwide as they are truly global citizens—spending roughly 90 percent of their lives on the open ocean. Sadly, albatrosses and other seabirds are some of the most endangered birds on the planet, too often dying tragic deaths after becoming hooked on fishing lines and drowning. Despite her extreme habitat and the numerous threats to her survival, one Laysan Albatross, aptly named Wisdom, is the oldest known wild bird at 70 years old. Read on for the story of this senior seabird and the caretakers who help keep her safe. [Keep reading]( Wisdom sits on her egg on Midway Atoll. [Piping Plovers.]( [How to Become a Bird-friendly Beachgoer]( Our coasts are more than just a place for people to relax and play, they’re also a rich habitat where shorebirds and other coastal birds find food, safe areas to rest during migration, and often a place to nest and raise their chicks on the sand. That’s why it’s essential that we practice bird-friendly beachgoing this year, and every year! Keep reading for Audubon’s guide to sharing the shore. [Learn more]( Piping Plovers. [Atlantic Puffins.]( [Watch Live Puffins on Seal Island, Maine]( Thanks to our partnership with Explore.org, bird-lovers all over the world can now peer inside the rocky burrow of an Atlantic Puffin, where these charming seabirds nest and breed during the spring and summer. Watch the puffins and many more wildlife cams that bring the rarely-seen natural world to your screen. [Explore the Cams]( Atlantic Puffins via Explore.org. Audubon in Action [Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Pine Island, North Carolina.]( [Audubon’s Plan to Build Resilience with Nature]( Last year, record-breaking hurricanes, wildfire, and drought—on top of the COVID-19 pandemic—battered communities across the nation. As we begin to rebuild and recover, Congress and the Administration have important decisions to make—not only to invest in our nation’s infrastructure but also to restore and conserve our natural infrastructure. Explore Audubon’s interactive policy platform with recommendations for making communities and wildlife more resilient to climate change, by putting our wetlands, barrier islands, and other ecosystems to work. [Keep reading]( Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center at Pine Island, North Carolina. [Piping Plovers.]( [Act Now: Restore Our Coasts and Waterways]( Climate change is threatening both birds and communities along our shores, which are an important part of our nation’s natural infrastructure. Sea-level rise and intense storms degrade the coastal habitats that birds such as Brown Pelicans and Piping Plovers rely on to feed, nest, and rest. Help restore coasts and waterways by urging your members of Congress to invest in the places essential to their survival. [Take action]( Piping Plovers. Support Audubon [Let's Go Birding Together logo]( [This Month, Let’s Go Birding Together!]( June marks the arrival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. Since 2018, Audubon’s Let’s Go Birding Together program (LGBT…get it?) has helped to create safe and inviting spaces for LGBTQIA++ people, families, and allies to enjoy birds and the outdoors. This month and beyond, find [virtual panel discussions]( [in-person events]( and show your support with [our special apparel and accessories](. Happy Pride! Photos from top: Jon Brack/USFWS; Melissa Groo/Audubon Photography Awards; Courtesy of explore.org; Justin Cook; Kimberley Caruso/Audubon Photography Awards Did you receive this message from a friend? [Sign up for the Audubon Newsletter here→]( CONNECT WITH US [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [DONATE]( [ADVOCATE]( [GET TEXT UPDATES]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) | [audubon.org]( © 2021 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](