Women in Conservation | UN Climate Report | World Water Day

In this issue: Female Bird Spotlight & Audubon Bird Seed | Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | March 2022 [Red Crossbills.]( [Finding Beauty in Birds That Rarely Get the Spotlight]( Female birds are some of the more underappreciated and challenging birds to spot in the wild, lacking the showy plumage and attention-grabbing behaviors typically associated with males of the species. Underrepresentation in photographs isn’t just a problem of equality, it has profound consequences for species conservation—and that makes it a concern for Audubon. Last year, we introduced a Female Bird Prize to the Audubon Photography Awards and found that there is plenty to discover if you commit to focusing on females. Enjoy this collection of the best shots that shine a long-overdue spotlight on fabulous female birds. [Browse the collection]( Red Crossbills. [Rachel Carson.]( [Women Who Made the World Better for Birds and People]( In honor of Women’s History Month, celebrate some of the women who forged the path for the modern-day bird-conservation movement. From creating the first avian field guide to ending the feather trade and risking their lives in pursuit of birds, these seven heroines prove that the history of incredible women transcends any single month. [Keep reading]( Rachel Carson. [Cheatgrass invades burnt piñon-juniper woodlands after a wildfire.]( [UN Report Describes Ecological Transformations Worldwide]( In a decade, 9 percent of all species worldwide could be at risk of total extinction, according to the latest report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report summarizes the latest knowledge on present-day and projected impacts of climate change on people and the environment, as well as how countries and communities can adapt to those changes. [Learn more]( Cheatgrass invades burnt piñon-juniper woodlands after a wildfire. Audubon in Action | World Water Day [American White Pelicans and many other waterbirds on Chester Island in Matagorda Bay, Texas.]( [A Plan to Keep Texas's Rookeries Rooted in Place]( The birds that nest on Chester Island—and the rich Matagorda Bay ecosystem where it sits—are a vital part of Texas’s coastal identity. Rookery islands provide a safe space for birds to nest with fewer human disruptions or animal predators. Sadly, these islands are disappearing due to sea-level rise, erosion, and tropical storms. Learn more about Audubon Texas’s plan to restore existing islands and even add five entirely new islands to the Texas mid-coast. [Read more]( American White Pelicans and many other waterbirds on Chester Island in Matagorda Bay, Texas. [Prothonotary Warblers.]( [Our Blueprint for a Resilient Lower Mississippi River]( Yesterday on World Water Day, we unveiled a new initiative for the Lower Mississippi River region, identifying nearly 50 million acres across multiple states as the most important places for birds and people. Audubon has prioritized nearly 40 percent of the region, from wetlands to pine woods and prairies, in need of futureproofing—areas to restore, maintain, or adapt to accommodate for climate change and other stressors. Explore the interactive Story Map to learn more about this exciting initiative! [Learn more]( Prothonotary Warblers. Support Audubon [Carolina Wren.]( [Get Ready for Spring's Feeding Frenzy]( Spring migration is here! Help birds fuel up for their amazing migratory journeys. Find Audubon’s many blends and mixes of seed, feed, and suet online and in Lowe's stores nationwide. [Explore Audubon® Bird Seed]( Carolina Wren. Photos from top: Sean Mcelaney/Audubon Photography Awards; CBS Photo Archive/Getty; Dominic Gentilcore/Alamy; Peggy Wilkinson; Donald Wuori/Audubon Photography Awards; Nancy Tully/Great Backyard Bird Count 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](