National Audubon Society

Newsletter | August 2021

Male Greater Sage-Grouse strutting in grassland habitat.

Don't Let Congress Interfere with Sage-Grouse Protections

Since 2014, Congress has included a provision in the annual Interior Appropriation bill that interferes with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife's ability to assess the biological status of Greater Sage-Grouse and whether they warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act. We have good news to report! This long-standing rider was not included in a bill recently approved by the House Appropriations Committee. This is a promising early step, but the bill isn't finalized. To ultimately keep the bill free of the rider, congressional leaders need to hear from their constituents that this issue is important. It's time for Congress to take a stand against political meddling by passing a bill that is free from interference in the science-based process of protecting species.Take action

Male Greater Sage-Grouse. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Two Marbled Godwits foraging in a wetland.

The Marvel and Mystery of Marbled Godwit Migration

Ever wonder what it’d be like to migrate thousands of miles like a Marbled Godwit? Thanks to tracking technology, we can now see where exactly they travel. Join Ella Sorensen and Max Malmquist from Gillmor Sanctuary as they follow the 406-day journey of one Marbled Godwit as we celebrate the Year of the Shorebird in Utah!

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Marbled Godwits. Photo: Steven K. Earley

Broad-tailed Hummingbird inspecting an annual sunflower.

Introducing the Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition

Native landscaping is an attractive and effective way to reduce water consumption and provide habitat for birds and pollinators. Recently, Audubon Rockies joined with partners to co-found the Colorado Native Landscaping Coalition. Read more about how and why we’re working to promote native landscaping across the state.

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Broad-tailed Hummingbird and annual sunflower. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Wilson's Warbler perched on tree branch.

Fall Migrations Begin

It’s hard to believe, but fall migration is just around the corner! Make the trip safer for birds by turning off lights at home and providing bird-friendly habitat in your own backyard.

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Wilson's Warbler. Photo: Mick Thompson

Rocky Mountain Bee Plant blooming at Jack's Solar Garden.

Habitat Hero Ceremony at Jack’s Solar Garden

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Habitat Hero garden at Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont! This is our largest Habitat Hero garden to date, with more than 3,000 trees, shrubs, and perennials providing forage and habitat for songbirds and pollinators. By surrounding the solar array, it will act as a living fence, store carbon, and offer fruit picking to the public. This ceremony is a chance to tour this exciting project and learn about combining solar farms and bird-friendly gardens.

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Rocky Mountain Bee Plant blooming at Jack's Solar Garden. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Western Rivers

Colorado River headwaters near Kremmling, Colorado.

Two Wins for Rivers in a Dry Year

In this drought-stricken year, two big wins for Colorado rivers are cause for celebration. Learn how Audubon Rockies supporters made it possible. Read more

Colorado River headwaters near Kremmling, Colorado. Photo: Abby Burk

Yellow-headed Blackbird perched on barbed wire.

Studying How Birds Use Irrigated Agriculture

Audubon Rockies has been conducting annual bird counts in an agricultural study near the headwaters of the Colorado River to better understand the effects of irrigated agricultural lands on birds. This research provides much-needed information that can help shape potential state water sharing programs. Read more in the Aspen Times

Yellow-headed Blackbird. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon Rockies

Lesser Prairie-Chicken in grassland habitat.

Protect Lesser Prairie-Chickens

Lesser-Prairie Chicken populations have declined by approximately 90 percent, and significant habitat loss in Colorado and across the Great Plains makes it one of the most vulnerable bird species in North America. In a long-overdue decision, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to add this species to the Endangered Species List. Support the proposal by sending your comments to the USFWS today.

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Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Photo: Photo: Doug Kliewer/Audubon Photography Awards

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