123rd Christmas Bird Count | Salton Sea Surprises | Conserva Aves

In this issue: Bird-friendly Holiday Decor | Recovering America's Wildlife Act Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | November 2022 [Birders search for bird species during the 86th annual Boonton Area Christmas Bird Count at the Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Boonton, New Jersey, December, 2021.]( [Don We Now Our Beanies and Binoculars]( The 123rd Christmas Bird Count is just around the corner! From December 14, 2022 through January 5, 2023, bird lovers of all ages and skill levels throughout the Hemisphere will take part in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project. The Audubon CBC has not only provided valuable data for hundreds of peer-reviewed studies, but it has also become an annual holiday tradition for tens of thousands of birders. We look forward to running another COVID-safe CBC this season, with updated guidelines in place. Read on for more on how you can participate in this year’s count. [Learn more]( Birders search for bird species during the 86th annual Boonton Area Christmas Bird Count at the Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area, Boonton, New Jersey, December, 2021. [DIY birdseed ornaments.]( [Holiday DIY: Outdoor Birdseed Ornaments]( The holidays are often a busy time in the kitchen, so while you're at it, you might as well whip up some tasty treats for the birds, too. These wreaths, ornaments, and garland add a festive flair outside your home that your feathered neighbors are sure to appreciate. [Try it out]( [A conservation projects aims to at least double 250 acres of burgeoning wetlands near Bombay Beach by further spreading water out on the dry playa, providing habitat for birds and health benefits for nearby communities.]( [A Glimmer of Green in the Salton Sea]( In the last 10 years alone, the Salton Sea, the largest remaining body of water in California, shrunk by 38 square miles primarily due to increasing water diversions to cities. While an otherwise desperate scene, conservationists recently discovered a happy surprise—more than 6,700 acres of surprise wetlands emerging from the exposed lakebed. See how Audubon California is working to expand and protect this new-found bird sanctuary. [Read on]( A conservation projects aims to at least double 250 acres of burgeoning wetlands near Bombay Beach by further spreading water out on the dry playa, providing habitat for birds and health benefits for nearby communities. Upcoming Events - [2022 Rocky Mountain Community Science Conference]( Audubon Rockies Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Friday, December 2, 2022, 1 - 5 p.m. MT - [Winter Bird Feeding Webinar]( Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Thursday, December 15, 2022, 6 - 7 p.m. CT - For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit [Audubon.org/events]( Audubon in Action [Lake Junín is the second largest lake in Peru and is home to more than 150 species of birds, including the Andean Flamingo.]( [Conserva Aves Erases National Borders for Birds]( Last year, when we launched the Audubon Americas strategic plan to strengthen our international conservation work. Birds showed us the way forward: erase national borders to achieve solutions with hemispheric impact and join forces to obtain funds that allow for sustainability. Learn more about how Conserva Aves, an innovative bird and biodiversity initiative launched last October during the South America Bird Fair, will work with leading conservation organizations to create new protected areas at a subnational level that will guarantee sustainable habitats for birds and people. [Keep reading]( Lake Junín is the second largest lake in Peru and is home to more than 150 species of birds, including the Andean Flamingo. [Black Tern feeding chicks.]( [Help Save America's Birds & Other Wildlife From Extinction]( We’ve lost 3 billion birds in less than a human lifetime and two-thirds of North American bird species are at risk of extinction due to climate change. With the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, Congress has the opportunity to not only help birds and other wildlife but also to create jobs across the country. Please ask your members of Congress to support this bill to help thousands of wildlife species and prevent future extinctions. [Take action]( Black Tern feeding chicks. Support Audubon [Birdsong LP Box Set.]( [Give the Gift of Birdsong]( Celebrate and spread the joy of birds this holiday season. For the Birds: The Birdsong Project is now available as an art-filled vinyl 20LP box set. Produced by Grammy Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, the collection features more than 200 tracks of original music and bird-related poetry performances by artists including YOKO ONO & ANOHNI, Andrew Bird, Angélica Negrón, Esperanza Spalding, Karen O, Jane Alexander, Lili Taylor, Mark Ronson feat. Damon Albarn & Wale, Michael Uzowuru, Nico Muhly, Stephin Merritt, Yo-Yo Ma, and many more. [Available for pre-order]( Photos from top: Luke Franke/Audubon; Mike Fernandez/Audubon; Formation Environmental; Conserva Aves/ECOAN; Sabrina Dao/Audubon Photography Awards; Smog Design Did you receive this message from a friend? 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