National Audubon Society

Newsletter | November 2025

Solving Migration Mysteries, One Motus Station at a Time

The first Motus station to be installed on an Audubon Certified Bird-Friendly ranch is now up and running in eastern Wyoming! Installed by Audubon Rockies and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies staff, the station tracks tagged birds to reveal insights into their migration routes. For Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program, Motus data complements on-the-ground habitat monitoring, helping show how bird-friendly grazing practices benefit migratory and resident species alike. The new station at Millikin Ranch has already logged its first visitor! Read more

A new Motus tower has been installed on Millikin Ranch, an Audubon Certified Bird-friendly ranch in eastern Wyoming. Photo: Dusty Downey

A Belted Kingfisher lands on a branch with a small fish in its beak.

Act Now: Protect Colorado’s Wetlands and Streams

Healthy wetlands and streams are vital to the well-being of birds and people. Colorado's new wetlands permitting program, Regulation 87, will determine how—and if—the state protects the wetlands and streams that birds, people, and local economies depend on. Right now, Coloradans have a chance to speak up. Sign the petition and tell the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission to adopt strong, science-based protections under Regulation 87.

Act now

Birds like the Belted Kingfisher depend on healthy streams and wetlands and will be directly affected by the outcomes of Regulation 87. Photo: Evelyn Garcia/Audubon Photography Awards

A Black-necked Stilt walks amongst dry foliage along the water’s edge.

Help Birds at Great Salt Lake

Join us for one of our upcoming volunteer workdays at Gillmor Sanctuary, a vital refuge for shorebirds at Utah’s Great Salt Lake! Start the morning with birdwatching, then help with hands-on restoration and gardening-style projects that help keep this special habitat thriving. The next event is this Saturday, November 8.

Sign up today

Black-necked Stilt. Photo: Melyssa St. Michael/Audubon Photography Awards

A group of Wyoming Naturalists stands in a small section of the burdock patch before starting to remove plants.

Apply Now for the Wyoming Naturalist Program

Do you want to make a positive difference for Wyoming’s natural places? Apply today to join the 2026 cohort of the Wyoming Naturalist Program to gain education, access unique volunteer opportunities, and join a community of fellow nature enthusiasts! Learn more about the Wyoming Naturalist Program and apply today.

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Photo: Biodiversity Institute

Virtual Events

A male Greater Sage-Grouse performs a courtship display.

Bird Story Hour: Beyond Turkey

Join us for Bird Story Hour: Beyond Turkey on November 20 to hear about amazing birds that share their family tree with the turkey! Conservation photographer Dave Showalter and Audubon Rockies Executive Director Alison Holloran will team up with the After Dark crew to share stories about grouse, ptarmigans, and other fascinating landfowl of the Rockies. Register

Greater Sage-Grouse. Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon

A Northern Saw-whet Owl perched in an evergreen tree.

Naturalist Chat, A Bird Q&A

How do I attract birds to my yard? How can I identify owls in flight? Is bird migration triggered by instinct or climate? If you have a question about birds, bring it to Naturalist Chat, A Bird Q&A! Join Community Science Coordinator Zach Hutchinson as he answers audience questions about birds. The next event is Thursday, November 20. Sign up

Northern Saw-whet Owl. Photo: Gary Zeng/Audubon Photography Awards

A juvenile male Rufous Hummingbird in flight.

Be an Early Bird This Colorado Gives Day

Help birds thrive this Colorado Gives Day—early giving has begun! By donating early, you can help us protect birds and steward the habitats they need across Colorado—from native plant gardens to rivers, wetlands, and working lands. Every Colorado Gives Day donation made now through December 9 is boosted by one of the largest Incentive Funds in the country, stretching your dollar for birds. Set up a new monthly donation, and Colorado Gives Foundation will match your first gift up to $100!

Donate today

Rufous Hummingbird. Photo: Ben Knoot/Audubon Photography Awards

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Don’t see an opportunity near you? Visit our Get Involved page to find ways you can help birds in your area.

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