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One Million People Taking Action for Birds
When you combine the efforts of many people, the effects are multiplied
© Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren
Climate change, habitat destruction, and invasive species have taken a toll on bird populations. It’s a difficult reality to face — but it’s not the end of the story. There are many things people can do to protect birds. Some actions may start small, like planting a native wildflower or taking a trip without a car. But when you combine the efforts of many people working to help birds, the effects are multiplied.
BirdNote is launching a three-year campaign to inspire a million people to take action to help birds. To learn more about BirdNote's "From Love to Action" campaign, visit this page.
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BirdNote®
One Million People Taking Action for Birds
Written by Conor Gearin
This is BirdNote. I’m Nick Bayard, BirdNote’s Executive Director.
[Pileated Woodpecker call]
Climate change, habitat destruction, and invasive species have taken a toll on bird populations. It’s a difficult reality to face — but it’s not the end of the story. There are many things people can do to protect birds, like this Sora, a bird that lives in marshes.
[Sora calls]
Some actions may start small, like planting a native wildflower or taking a trip without a car. But when you combine the efforts of many people working to help birds, the effects are multiplied. Supporting conservation organizations, volunteering, and talking to friends and family about ways that they can help birds all spread the impact even further.
[Trumpeter Swans taking off]
And it’s no coincidence that what helps birds also helps people. Shade trees provide a place to nest and cool down neighborhoods. Taking public transit keeps carbon out of the air and reduces traffic congestion. A wildlife-friendly garden offers habitat to many species, like this Carolina Wren —
[Carolina Wren song]
— and provides a place for people to relax and smell the wildflowers.
BirdNote is launching a three-year campaign to inspire a million people to take action to help birds. To learn more, visit BirdNote.org.
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Senior Producer: John Kessler
Producer: Mark Bramhill
Managing Editor: Jazzi Johnson
Managing Producer: Conor Gearin
Content Director: Jonese Franklin
Bird sounds provided by The Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York. Pileated Woodpecker ML88310041 recorded by Dave Slager, Sora ML106734 recorded by Randolph Little, Trumpeter Swan ML521589031 recorded by Jay McGowan, and Carolina Wren ML311159351 recorded by Taylor Sturm.
BirdNote’s theme was composed and played by Nancy Rumbel and John Kessler.
© 2023 BirdNote January 2024
Narrator: Nick Bayard
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Nick Bayard
Narrator
Conor Gearin
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