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  1. .@AudubonWA's conservation work in Puget Sound is informed by our Puget Sound Conservation Blueprint to guide efforts to fund, develop, & support innovative climate-resilient coastal protection and restoration efforts. Get an update on this critical work.

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  2. Want a dose of good news? Meet biologist Jan Hamber. She defied the norms of her time, helped save the California Condor, and is still blazing a trail for other women scientists. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  3. Senior director of our Migratory Bird Initiative @jilldeppe moderated a conversation last week with brothers Nadeem Shehzad and Mohammed Saud—the subjects of the Oscar-nominated documentary All That Breathes. [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  4. The Audubon Bird Guide app is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Download it today: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  5. We're celebrating March Madness with penguins this year! @ABCbirds is a collaborator with @PenguinsIntl on this bird-inspired bracket. Vote for your favorite waddling feathered friends here: [penguinsinternational.org] Photo: King Penguins by Ted Cheese

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  6. In a bold new Washington Heights mural, local artist TOTEM highlights the Rough-legged Hawk and the plight of Arctic-breeding birds. #AudubonMuralProject [audubon.org]

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  7. Audubon works to protect birds like the Long-billed Curlew through sustainable land management. Learn more about these efforts: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  8. During the 2021 nesting season, wading birds initiated almost 102,000 nests—more than twice the 10-year average of 48,000 nests. Learn from @AudubonFL what Florida’s #BirdsTellUs about the health of the Everglades. [fl.audubon.org]

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  9. Heavy machinery could begin mining gravel for the massive Willow oil project in just days, unless a federal judge intervenes. @AMcGlashen [audubon.org]

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  10. Loons are considered a symbol of the wilderness, but as protections of waterways get stripped away, their vital habitats become imperiled. On #WorldWaterDay, adopt a Common Loon to help us advocate for the places they need—& receive a lifelike plush. [bit

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  11. Birds and other wildlife need diverse, native plant communities to thrive, especially after disasters like wildfire. But the nation’s supply of native seeds falls far short of demand. A new report charts a way forward. @zoegrueling [audubon.org]

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  12. The Great Lakes provide drinking water to 40 million people & their coastal habitats support >350 bird species but are threatened by climate change, coastal development & invasive species. Learn about our restoration plan on #WorldWaterDay: [bit.ly] @Audu

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  13. Next time you see a Mallard, don’t be so quick to dismiss it as just another boring bird—these ubiquitous ducks renew and create habitats just by going about their normal lives. Learn more on #WorldWaterDay: [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  14. We're enjoying “Dawn Songs," an anthology edited by Jamie Reaser and Drew Lanham. We're also grateful for their investment in the @ABCbirds Conservation and Justice Fellowship Program! Learn more about the book and the fellowship program here: [abcbirds.o

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  15. “This whole process has brought us feeling closer to the land,” says Helen. Learn how artist Mel Chin and his partner Helen are turning their 28-acre homestead into a restored #BirdFriendly habitat with the help of @AudubonNC. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.

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  16. Despite best efforts to protect birds nesting on Florida beaches, an invisible threat has been taking a toll on Black Skimmer chicks and fledglings in Southwest Florida—but staff are hopeful a new tool can help. @AudubonFL [fl.audubon.org]

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  17. The 2023 #AudubonBenefit—a unique & powerful celebration of birds—takes place March 29. Tune in at 8pm for a live stream of the event—our broadcast ticket pricing is customizable to ensure that all our supporters may join the celebration. Get your ticket:

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  18. Some of the best landscapes for storing carbon naturally are also vital to birds' survival. On the #IntForestDay, learn how maintaining these climate strongholds—like our forests—are key to reducing emissions and protecting the birds we love. #BirdsTellUs

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  19. We were honored to observe @POTUS designate Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range as national monuments. Together they'll protect nearly 514,000 acres of public lands while honoring the historic, cultural and spiritual significance of these special outdoor spaces

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  20. It's #IntlForestDay! Today, only a third of Hawaiʻi's unique forest bird species are still around. We've partnered in launching a new school curriculum to help the next generation learn about, connect with, and conserve these birds. More info here: [abcbi

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  21. Billions of birds will be headed to Canada's Boreal Forest this spring. On #IntlForestDay, learn how many Indigenous Nations are working to conserve large stretches of this crucial forest. [bit.ly] [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  22. As many as 250 bird species can be found in a 220-acre patch of rainforest — five to six times the number of species in a North American temperate deciduous forest! On #IntlForestDay learn more about some of these marvelous rainforest birds: [abcbirds.or

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  23. A study showed that nearly the entire population of Prothonotary Warblers winters in Colombia’s forests—it’s a finding that could help target conservation work. [bit.ly] #IntlForestDay [twitter.com] [pbs.twimg.com]

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  24. Celebrate #IntForestDay today by learning about the Boreal forest and how it provides so many birds—and other wildlife—a place to eat, rest, and nest. Check out @AudubonCAN for more Boreal facts! [twitter.com]

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  25. As the 1st certified maple producer in Connecticut, Great Mountain Forest is managing their sugarbush in ways that help birds raise the next generation. Many species are in serious decline & depend on forests to eat, rest & nest. [bit.ly] @Audubon_CT #Int

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