Bird Poop Discoveries | Avian Flu Update | Share the Shore

In this issue: Help Restore the Mississippi River | Birdsong Volume III Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | July 2022 [Gemma Clucas collects a sample from a Common Tern.]( [What’s the Scoop on Bird Poop?]( Biologists are digging deep into what food makes birds doo the doo. Knowing exactly what birds eat can help conservationists protect critical food sources, track environmental changes, and provide a clearer picture of the health needs of species from the tropics to the poles. Read on to learn more about the valuable conservation findings revealed by bird poop. Have fun exploring this interactive page, launching little poo splats with every click. [Splat!]( Gemma Clucas collects a sample from a Common Tern. [A sign designating a Piping Plover nesting area.]( [A Birder’s Guide to Sharing the Shore]( Not all dog owners may know, but ample research shows how unleashed canines can disrupt and harm coastal wildlife. Proactively spreading the importance of sharing the shore can head off potential conflicts by opening eyes to overlooked birdlife. Here are some ways to be a coastal steward for birds at the beach this summer. [Learn more]( A sign designating a Piping Plover nesting area. [A dead Common Tern is a victim of a possible avian influenza outbreak.]( [Avian Flu Lands in U.S. Seabird Colonies]( The avian flu, which has killed thousands of nesting seabirds in Europe and Canada this spring, has arrived at seabird colonies on the U.S. Atlantic Coast. Last month, test results confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in New England seabird colonies, with four Common Terns testing positive for the virus. See how seabirds are affected by this fast-spreading disease. [Keep reading]( A dead Common Tern is a victim of a possible avian influenza outbreak. Upcoming Events - [The History and Nature of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center]( Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Thursday, August 25, 6–7:00pm CT - [Community Science: St. Louis River Estuary Bird Count]( Audubon Great Lakes Anytime, now through October - For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit [Audubon.org/events]( Audubon in Action [Greater Roadrunner.]( [Fighting Climate Change with Renewable Energy]( Addressing the effects of a rapidly changing climate, for birds and people, is the challenge of our generation. Thanks to major advances in technology, renewable energy has become increasingly more affordable and attainable for both businesses and individual homes. Hear from Audubon CEO, Dr. Elizabeth Gray, and Pattern Energy CEO, Michael M. Garland, about how the environmental and clean energy communities must work together to ensure a brighter future for us all. [Read on]( Greater Roadrunner. [Prothonotary Warbler.]( [Birds and People Need the Mississippi River]( From its headwaters in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, climate change brings extreme weather that threatens every bird and person that calls the Mississippi River region home. The new Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative (MRRRI) will support improving water quality, restoring habitat and natural systems, reducing aquatic invasive species, and building local resilience to natural disasters in and along the Mississippi River. Urge Congress to support the MRRRI Act (H.R. 4202) today. [Take action]( Prothonotary Warbler. Support Audubon [Birdsong LP cover.]( [Have You Tuned Into The Birdsong Project Yet?]( Volume III of “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project” is streaming soon. Produced by Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, the collection features all-new tracks from artists Natalie Bergman, Laurie Anderson, Woodkid, and more. Listen to this unprecedented outpouring of creativity by more than 200 of the biggest names in entertainment as they celebrate the joy of birds, bring attention to the environmental threats we all face, and benefit Audubon’s mission. [Listen now]( Photos from top: Liz Craig; Luke Franke/Audubon; Michael Rickershauser; Mick Thompson; Harold Blackwood/Audubon Photography Awards Did you receive this message from a friend? [Sign up for the Audubon Newsletter here→]( [Audubon Near You]( 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](