Wild Turkey Beginnings | 124th Christmas Bird Count | Defend Brooks Range

In this issue: National Marine Conservation Area | DIY Bird-Friendly Decor Trouble viewing this e-mail? Try our [web version](. [National Audubon Society]( Newsletter | November Wingspan [Rio Grande Wild Turkeys.]( [Wild Turkeys: The Origin Story]( Today, Wild Turkeys run wild across much of North America, with some even roosting in backyards and chasing down mailmen. But where do our beloved fall fowls come from? Long before they were domesticated by pilgrims, Indigenous societies in the Americas valued the birds so highly that they tamed them at least twice more than 2,000 years ago. This holiday season, learn more about the iconic Wild Turkey’s rich origin story and cultural importance. [Keep reading]( Rio Grande Wild Turkeys. [Bird seed ornaments.]( [Homemade and Bird-friendly Holiday Decor]( These wreaths, ornaments, and garland add a festive flair outside your home that your feathered neighbors are sure to appreciate. This quick and easy project is especially fun for kids and parents or grandparents to do together. The result will be charming yard decorations that provide a good food source for your avian visitors. [Learn more]( Bird seed ornaments. [Irvine Valley College students during the 2022 Audubon Christmas Bird Count.]( [Audubon CEO Reflects on Community Science Tradition]( The National Audubon Society is organizing the 124th Christmas Bird Count (CBC), one of the longest-running wildlife censuses in the world. Between December 14 and January 5, tens of thousands of bird-loving volunteers will participate in counts across the Western Hemisphere. The CBC is a prime example of how everyday observations from first-time volunteers and experts alike can make a big difference in understanding our world. Read on for reflections on this annual tradition from Dr. Elizabeth Gray. [Keep reading]( Irvine Valley College students during the 2022 Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Audubon in Action [Countless numbers of shorebirds could be observed feeding in the endless miles of tidal mudflats and sedge meadows.]( [Supporting Indigenous-led Marine Habitat Conservation]( Each fall, more than 170 species of migratory birds leaving Arctic breeding grounds are funneled southward through Hudson Bay and into James Bay. The importance of this marine ecosystem to fish and wildlife has long been known by the many Indigenous communities who have inhabited the region for millennia and continue to do so today. Join Audubon’s Boreal Conservation Specialist Carrie Gray in her summer trip to Hudson and James Bay to learn more about this vital coastal area and the Indigenous-led effort to protect their ancestral homelands. [Read on]( Countless numbers of shorebirds could be observed feeding in the endless miles of tidal mudflats and sedge meadows. [Blackpoll Warbler.]( [Act Now: Defend Alaska’s Brooks Range]( The Brooks Range in Alaska is essential for the Native peoples who live, hunt, and fish in Northwest Alaska. It's home to the world's only remaining populations of migrating caribou, and dozens of migratory and boreal bird species, from Gray-headed Chickadees to Arctic Loons. The Bureau of Land Management must prevent the construction of Ambler Road by choosing the No Action Alternative in its Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Submit your comment today to defend the Brooks Range. [Take action]( Blackpoll Warbler. Support Audubon [For The Birds: The Birdsong Project 20LP box set.]( [A GRAMMY-Nominated Gift for Bird Lovers]( Give the gift of birdsong this holiday season with the For The Birds: The Birdsong Project 20LP box set—now GRAMMY Nominee for Best Boxed or Limited Edition Package. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winning music supervisor Randall Poster, the collection features 200+ tracks of original music and bird-related poetry performances by artists including YOKO ONO & ANOHNI, Andrew Bird, Angélica Negrón, Karen O, Jane Alexander, Lili Taylor, Mark Ronson feat. Damon Albarn & Wale, Yo-Yo Ma, and many more. Don't miss this special collector's item. [Find it here]( Photos from top: USDA/Courtesy of the National Wild Turkey Federation; Mike Fernandez/Audubon; Alisha Jucevic; Carrie Gray; Kevin Sim/Audubon Photography Awards; Courtesy of SMOG Design, Inc. 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](