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State of the Birds  New
analyses by Audubon scientist show how climate change is affecting
our birds in their ranges, populations, and life cycles. Audubon
Washington’s 2009 State of the Birds report looks at
our birds in our 74 Important Bird Areas: Read the new summary
publication with chart
of climate changes, effect on landscapes, and implications
for vulnerable birds. See full state report here,
and read the full national report here.
Since Audubon Washington released the first State of the Birds report in May 2004, National Audubon followed up with similar reports on the national level in September 2004, June 2007 and September 2008.
Like canaries in coal mines, the state of our birds holds implications for our own health and quality of life as well.
People can take steps individually, locally, nationally and internationally to protect birds. Examples include: planting bird-friendly native vegetation, taking part in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, monitoring a nearby Important Bird Area, taking political action, using the Great Washington State Birding Trail, and buying shade-grown, organic coffee, which helps protect bird habitat. |
