Earth Day 2023 | Lesser Prairie-Chicken Extinction Act | Climate Refugia

In this issue: Avian Nests | Seabird Recovery Efforts Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | April 2023 [The globular nest of a Cactus Wren has a roof to shade chicks from the glaring sun.]( [In This Issue of Avian Architectural Digest...]( Nests teach us how birds think. Birds construct their nests from just about any material they can get their claws on, revealing how each particular bird sees the place where it will raise its young, what materials it needs, and location it prefers. Each nest is a map of one bird’s experience on Earth. Take a peek into the world of avian architecture with these magnificent bird nests. [Browse the photo gallery]( The globular nest of a Cactus Wren has a roof to shade chicks from the glaring sun. [Rufous Hummingbird.]( [Why Climate Matters for Birds, on Earth Day and Every Day]( On Saturday, we celebrated Earth Day, a time to appreciate the natural world and commit to a better future for our planet. The science is clear: climate change poses an existential threat to birds and the places they need, but there’s still time to act. For Earth Day, Audubon's Vice President of Climate Sarah Rose looks at our warming world and how Audubon is acting as a powerful voice for the birds that need our help. [Keep reading]( Rufous Hummingbird. [Hooded Warbler.]( [Key Refuges for Birds and Wildlife in a Changing Climate]( We are in a race to protect the world’s biodiversity. While the Biden administration’s America the Beautiful initiative outlines key strategies to address this, there is a glaring gap in the plan: exactly where are the places that we should conserve? In a study published in Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment, Audubon identifies locations in North America likely to sustain biodiversity under varying levels of climate warming, known as "climate refugia." [Keep reading]( Hooded Warbler. Upcoming Events - [Living River: The Promise of the Mighty Colorado]( Audubon Rockies Thursday, April 27, 2023 – 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. MT - [Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the new Bird Migration Explorer]( Audubon Science Team Thursday, May 11, 2023 – 10 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. MT / 1 p.m. ET - For a full list of virtual and in-person programs, visit [Audubon.org/events]( Audubon in Action [An Atlantic Puffin interacts with a decoy on a nesting island in Maine.]( [Audubon's Project Puffin Inspires Seabird Recovery Worldwide]( In June 1973, Audubon first combined translocation and social attraction to successfully bring a healthy population of Atlantic Puffins back to Maine’s coast. Now, 50 years later, we're celebrating the success and impact of this project on so many other seabird colonies. New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences synthesizes 70 years of seabird restoration projects like Audubon's Project Puffin across 36 countries to show the effectiveness of restoring seabird populations worldwide. Read on for more about the study’s outcomes and the tool itself. [Learn more]( An Atlantic Puffin interacts with a decoy on a nesting island in Maine. [Lesser Prairie-Chicken.]( [Stop the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Extinction Act]( Last November, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act to help ensure its survival. But now, this protection is in jeopardy as Congress attempts to overturn the science-based decision. Please urge your members of Congress to oppose efforts to remove the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the Endangered Species Act. [Take action]( Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Support Audubon [Birds Tell Us shirt, hoodie, and tote.]( [Birds Tell Us and We Need to Listen]( Birds live nearly everywhere on earth, so when their habitats are threatened by climate change, we all need to listen. This is why Audubon is making the climate crisis a top priority. Help us as we work toward science-based solutions by spreading the word with our statement apparel, tote bags, and more. [Explore the collection]( Photos from top: David Moskowitz; Melina Cronin/Audubon Photography Awards; Mathew Malwitz/Audubon Photography Awards; Derrick Z. Jackson; Brittany Meagher/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]( © 2023 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Update your email address or unsubscribe](