Safeguard the Sage-Grouse | Science Friday | Strengthen Bird Protections

In this Issue: 10 Red-tailed Hawk Fun Facts | 6 Way Birds Make Things Better Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | January 2022 [Red-tailed Hawk.]( [Fiery Favorites Finally Get a Close-up]( There’s a lot to love about this familiar raptor, from its courtship acrobatics to its masterful hunting. Often spotted soaring near highways or circling overhead as they scan the ground for prey, the Red-tailed Hawk is a common gateway species into birding or hawk watching. Though we usually see them from a distance, it’s time to take a closer look at this magnificent bird. Keep reading for 10 fun facts about the Red-tailed Hawk. [Learn more]( Red-tailed Hawk. [Pileated Woodpecker.]( [Unexpected Ways Birds Are Important for the Environment & People]( You don’t have to convince us that birds make the world a better place but recently, science has actually proven that watching feathered friends flit around the feeder can measurably improve your quality of life. Beyond the mood-boosting benefits of birds, they also provide invaluable ecosystem services. [Learn more]( Pileated Woodpecker. [Northern Cardinal.]( [How The Christmas Bird Count Helps Shape Science]( Thank you to all who participated in the 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count, which wrapped up earlier this month. Audubon scientists Geoff LeBaron and Nicole Michel appeared on Science Friday to talk about the importance of this winter tradition, what birds tell us about climate change, and much more! [Listen now]( Northern Cardinal. Audubon in Action [Western Meadowlark.]( [Bird Protections Restored! Now What?]( After bringing back critical protections in the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act, policymakers are considering changes that will build on the law for the future. Read on to learn why these next steps are so important and how Audubon will continue to champion the efforts every step of the way. [Read more]( Western Meadowlark. [Greater Sage-Grouse.]( [Act Now: Protect Sage-Grouse Habitat]( Greater Sage-Grouse populations are in steep decline, and proper management and protection of their habitat is critical to the species' long-term survival. Send a public comment to the Bureau of Land Management urging them to use the best available science to reduce threats to sagebrush habitat before the comment deadline on February 8. [Learn more & Take action]( Greater Sage-Grouse. Support Audubon [Illustrations of birds inside coffee rings.]( [We Take Our Coffee Bird-Friendly®]( Warm up your winter birding with Audubon® coffee—it's 100% certified Smithsonian shade-grown Bird Friendly®, USDA Organic, and Fair Trade. Our beans are grown on Latin American family farms, under a canopy of native trees that provide the food and shelter that both migratory and local birds need to survive. Plus, check out our all-new decaf and medium roasts! [Learn more]( Photos from top: Christopher Ciccone/Audubon Photography Awards; Katherine Davis/Audubon Photography Awards; Michele Black/Great Backyard Bird Count; Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies (2) 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]( © 2022 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](