We must act now to prevent vulnerable birds from disappearing

Donate now while this $5,000 match is active! [National Audubon Society]( [Baltimore Oriole.]( Baltimore Oriole. [Will you be the friend vulnerable backyard birds need today?]( [Protect Birds, Today and Tomorrow]( MATCH STATUS: Unconfirmed MATCH DEADLINE: 2 DAYS [Donate]( All Gifts Matched Up To $5,000 The Baltimore Oriole’s striking orange-and-black plumage makes it one of our most recognizable—and beloved—North American species. Like so many backyard birds, it feels like they’ll always be there, providing a soundtrack to our lives. But science shows a 26% decline among birds in our communities in the past 50 years. And unless we address the climate crisis now, even more could vanish. That’s why we’re reaching out to our most dedicated bird lovers today: [When you make your best gift right now, it'll be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, to protect climate-vulnerable birds like the Baltimore Oriole.]( The disappearance of our beloved backyard birds is just one facet of a larger bird emergency. We’ve lost 3 billion birds in the span of just five decades. And as you read this, climate change poses an existential threat to two-thirds of North American bird species. This is a code-red crisis for birds—even familiar favorites like the Baltimore Oriole, which has already sustained a staggering 44% loss since 1970. Here’s the good news: We’re ready and uniquely built to take on this urgent challenge. We’ve got rigorous science and a century of expertise on our side to help create and maintain bird-friendly communities, support essential policies and protections, and take bold climate action. But our best efforts depend on you. [We’re counting on bird lovers like you to step up to power our best work. Right now, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000, to protect birds and their habitats—so please donate generously right away.]( Sincerely, The National Audubon Society [Donate Now]( Photo: Mark Boyd/Audubon Photography Awards [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) [audubon.org]( © 2022 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Pause fundraising emails for two weeks]( [Update your email address or unsubscribe](