Audubon Photography Awards | 100th Bird-Friendly Ranch | Growing Climate Solutions Act

In this issue: Native Seeds for the Winter | Protect Climate Refugia Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | January 2023 [Clockwise from top left: Eastern Kingbirds; Wilson’s Plover; Sandhill Crane; Black Phoebe; Burrowing Owl; Brown Pelican.]( [The Audubon Photography Awards are Back]( Photography, at its best, can heighten our awareness and help us see the world from a different perspective. Focusing our lenses on the winged wonders that share our planet can reveal everything from the finest details to the largest patterns of life, as shown by the nearly 10,000 photographs and videos submitted to the 13th annual Audubon Photography Awards. Scroll through the Top 100 photos from last year's contest and learn the story behind each shot. [Read on]( Feeling inspired? Grab your camera and [submit to the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards]( open for entries until March 1, 2023, at 12 p.m. (noon) ET. Clockwise from top left: Eastern Kingbirds; Wilson’s Plover; Sandhill Crane; Black Phoebe; Burrowing Owl; Brown Pelican. [Rose-breasted Grosbeak on Red Elderberry.]( [Winter Is the Time to Sow Native Seeds]( Native plants help support birds throughout the year. They can provide a buffet of seeds, fruit, and nectar while also supporting the insects that birds need. The cherry on top? You don’t have to wait until spring to plant these beautiful and beneficial species. [Get started]( Rose-breasted Grosbeak on Red Elderberry. [Royal Tern.]( [Study Identifies Priority Areas to Protect in a Changing Climate]( As average global temperatures continue to rise, we must conserve those natural areas that are most likely to help species withstand a warming planet. New research from Audubon and partners calls for these "climate refugia" to be prioritized in conservation efforts like the America the Beautiful Initiative. [Learn more]( Royal Tern. Upcoming Events - [Webinar: A Look Inside the Spoonbill Cover Story]( Audubon Magazine Team Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT - [Landscaping for Water Realities on the High Plains]( Audubon Rockies Saturday, February 04, 2023 – 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. MT - [Social Media for the Good of the Planet]( Audubon Rockies Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MT - [Youth Climate Summit 2023: A Virtual Workshop Series]( Constitution Marsh Audubon Center and Sanctuary and Audubon New York March 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th 2023 – 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET - For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit [Audubon.org/events]( Audubon in Action [Sandhill Cranes.]( [A Better Future Climate Starts with Our Land Stewards]( At the end of 2022, Congress passed the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA), which will leverage the critical role that the agriculture and forestry sectors play in naturally storing carbon. Learn more how this bill will help farmers, foresters, ranchers, and other land stewards who are on the frontlines of conservation. [Keep reading]( Sandhill Cranes. [Vesper Sparrow.]( [Audubon Conservation Ranching Celebrates 100th Bird-Friendly Ranch]( Badger Creek Ranch in central Colorado is now the 100th ranch to receive a Bird-Friendly Habitat Certification. This certification is granted through Audubon Conservation Ranching, a habitat program working to stabilize declining grassland bird populations in Colorado and across the U.S. Here’s a spotlight on Badger Creek Ranch, a family-owned ranch managed by Chrissy and Dave McFarren. [Learn more]( Vesper Sparrow. Support Audubon [The Aviary: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher t-shirt, sweatshirt, and totebag.]( [New to the Aviary: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher]( Artist John Paul Brammer was captivated by the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, a species he knew from his Oklahoma childhood. Their dance-like pose evokes the vivacity of Native American powwows hosted by Comanche and Kiowa tribes, which Brammer relished attending as a kid. His reimagined Scissor-tailed Flycatcher is now available on apparel, tote bags, and more within The Aviary collection. [Explore this collection]( Photos from top: Kyle Tansley/Audubon Photography Awards; Cynthia Barbanera-Wedel/Audubon Photography Awards; Jayden Preussner/Audubon Photography Awards; Raechel Lee/Audubon Photography Awards; Brian Browne/Audubon Photography Awards; Irina Pigman/Audubon Photography Awards; Shirley Donald/Audubon Photography Awards; Bill Dix/Audubon Photography Awards; Luke Franke/Audubon; Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies. Illustration: John Paul Brammer. Graphic: Yeji Kim/Audubon 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]( © 2023 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](