Nearly 400 birds are at increasing risk of extinction due to climate change

We can’t start the year off strong without your help. [We need your help to protect birds]( In the face of threats to their habitat, your support allows us to help birds like the Snowy Owl. We’ve already made significant progress in protecting Arctic lands, but we need the help of generous supporters like you to continue our vital work. [Give Annually]( A new year means a new opportunity to make a commitment to birds. With nearly 400 species at increasing risk of extinction, there isn't a more important moment to do everything possible to protect them. [When you start an annual contribution right now, you'll help birds like the Snowy Owl. And thanks to a generous group of donors, your first gift will be matched 2X up to $50,000.]( [National Audubon Society]( [Birds Need your Help; Snowy Owl]( Snowy Owl. [Match Active]( [More than half of U.S. birds are in decline.]( Did you know that according to the latest State of the Birds report, 90 separate bird species have lost at least 50% of their populations in the last 50 years? And that one of those birds is the majestic Snowy Owl? We can’t imagine a world without the beautiful and magical Snowy Owl gracing our skies, but if urgent action isn’t taken immediately, we risk losing nearly all of its range. We have big plans for 2024, but we can only accomplish our goals with help from dedicated supporters like you. [In the spirit of resolutions for the new year, we're hoping you’ll start an annual contribution and show your commitment to birds. Thanks to a generous group of donors your first gift will be matched 2X up to $50,000.]( What can you give to protect birds? [$150]( [$100]( [$75]( [Other]( We’ve worked for years on public action items urging policymakers to permanently protect regions of the Arctic from threats, including oil and gas developments. Late last year, the Biden administration announced a suite of constructive actions that would strengthen conservation protections and help address climate change in America’s Arctic. The birds we love need protection [Bird Icon.]( Snowy Owls have been listed as a “vulnerable” species since 2017. [Bird Icon.]( The Snowy Owl has lost 50% of its population from 1970-2019. [Bird Icon.]( We are working to permanently protect important Snowy Owl habitat from oil and gas developments. We’re committed to keeping the momentum going to ensure the Arctic is protected and climate change is curbed—and we hope you’re with us. [Please, will you make a resolution to protect vulnerable birds like the Snowy Owl?]( Sincerely, National Audubon Society [Donate]( Photo: Praveen Raju/Audubon Photography Awards. Illustrations: Snowy Owl, Piping Plover, American Goldfinch. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( National Audubon Society 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014 USA [(844) 428-3826](#) [audubon.org]( © 2024 National Audubon Society, Inc. [Pause fundraising emails for two weeks]( [Update your email address or unsubscribe](