Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday: Be there for birds

To keep pace we need 90 new monthly donors before midnight. [Unlock $200,000; Protect Threatened Birds; 90 Donors Needed]( Birds are struggling with extreme temperatures—in fact nearly 400 birds are on the brink as global temperatures rise. That’s why our Giving Tuesday Challenge couldn’t come at a more critical time. The American Goldfinch needs our help. They, along with species like the Cactus Wren and Caspian Tern, are all being impacted by a drastically warming climate. [Give Monthly]( There isn’t a moment to waste. [We can unlock an additional $200,000 for birds in need if we hit our goal of 1,000 new monthly gifts by tomorrow. But we still need 90 donors before midnight to stay on track. Can we count on you to make a gift in honor of Giving Tuesday?]( [National Audubon Society]( [Extreme heat is putting birds at risk; American Goldfinch.]( American Goldfinch. [Clock Graphic; The Clock is ticking: Unlock $200,000]( [We need 90 new monthly donors before midnight.]( We’re living in an unprecedented time, with temperatures soaring across the globe and breaking records in the process. Our climate emergency is causing dangerous consequences for our birds—and their very existence. From decimating habitats and limiting their food sources, to even impacting their very ability to cool themselves, birds are struggling. Birds like the American Goldfinch, Cactus Wren, and Caspian Tern, are reaching a precipice where significant action is needed to ensure they’re protected for generations to come. [That’s why a group of dedicated wildlife champions have pledged an additional $200,000 for birds like the American Goldfinch if we get 1,000 new monthly donors for Giving Tuesday. Will you join us? We still need 90 friends to come together before midnight tonight to keep us on track.]( [Birds Need You Now]( There is no use in sugarcoating it: The situation is dire for hundreds of species of birds in North America. But all hope isn’t lost. Just last year we worked—thanks in part to our dedicated supporters like you—to help get the most comprehensive climate bill passed into law. This legislation will help to mitigate droughts and wildfire risk, as well as assist in the clean energy solutions. The investments made in the Inflation Reduction Act could be game changing for birds like the American Goldfinch, who has seen more than a quarter of its population lost since 1966 according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Rising temperatures are causing species like them to lose too much water when they’re unable to cool themselves, and are threatening their young, who are born in the hot summer months. While this legislation will play an important role in combating the climate crisis, we know there is still more work to do to protect vulnerable birds everywhere. Climate-vulnerable birds are counting on you [Heatwave Icon.]( July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. [Heatwave Icon.]( Severe heat waves are predicted to increase in intensity, frequency, and duration in the coming years. [Heatwave Icon.]( According to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, the American Goldfinch lost over a quarter of their population between 1966 and 2019. We’re counting on your continued support to help us fight for the American Goldfinch and all birds who are at risk due to the climate crisis. [Please, in honor of Giving Tuesday will you make a monthly gift to help us unlock an additional $200,000 for vulnerable birds? We still need 90 new monthly donors before midnight to hit our goal.]( Sincerely, National Audubon Society [Donate]( Photo: Patricia Ediger/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: American Goldfinch, Cactus Wren, Caspian Tern. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) [audubon.org]( © 2023 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Pause fundraising emails for two weeks]( [Update your email address or unsubscribe](