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May TattlerAudubon Action Alert!
Oppose Efforts to Undermine the Endangered Species Act
You can make a difference
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) protects the habitat of threatened and endangered species, but a proposal is pending that would weaken the law.
The proposed rule to remove the definition of “harm” under Endangered Species Act regulations could be devastating to a vast number of birds and other wildlife by weakening protections for habitat.
Bird populations are in decline, with a loss of 3 billion birds in North America since 1970, and numerous species of birds are now protected under the ESA, primarily due to habitat loss.
This proposed rule could open the door to habitat loss for some of our most vulnerable species and discourage proactive measures, making it harder for species to recover.
What YOU can do to help
Follow the link below to the Audubon Action Center to…
General Meeting – Susan Campbell
Friday, May 16th – 7:00 PM
Via Zoom
“Birds of the Longleaf Pine Forest: An Overview From the Sandhills of North Carolina”
presented by Susan Campbell
Come learn about the amazing Longleaf pine forests and the birds of the Northern Carolina. The Longleaf pine forests include a very diverse and remarkable ecosystem which has been markedly reduced. Learn about the history of the Longleaf pine forest and the work being done to conserve this important habitat. Susan will discuss the red-cockaded woodpecker, which was once listed as endangered, and implications of the recent down listing of red-cockaded Woodpecker.
Susan Campbell has been involved with conservation for a long time and has been a part time Seasonal Naturalist at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for three decades. She routinely leads programs aimed at educating the public about the unique aspects of this endangered landscape. The focus is usually on the pines themselves as well as the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Susan is the Cofounder and Science Director of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory as well as a Research Affiliate with the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences.
Meeting room opens at 6:30 PM; join us at 6:45 pm. for a Sea and Sage project highlight; meeting starts at 7:00 pm.
(If this link isn’t working for you, try Meeting ID: 841 9842 3399)
Need help? Email Melissa Rapp at reedjandm@cox.net
Melissa & Catherine, Program Co-Chairs
4th Tuesday Conservation Lecture – Travis Longcore
Tuesday May 27th – 7:00 PM
Zoom Doors will open at 6:30 PM
“Saving Birds from Window Collisions:
Simple Solutions for a Big Problem”
Presented by Travis Longcore,
Adjunct Professor in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA
Each year, millions of birds die from colliding with glass windows, unable to perceive the transparent or reflective surfaces as barriers. These fatalities pose a serious threat to bird populations, but simple, effective solutions—such as patterned window films, external screens, and strategic lighting adjustments—can dramatically reduce collisions. This presentation will explore the science behind bird-window strikes, highlight successful mitigation strategies, and provide practical steps that individuals and communities can take to make their buildings bird-friendly.
Travis Longcore, Ph.D., is an expert in urban ecology and conservation science, with a specialty in the impacts of artificial light and human-built environments on wildlife. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at UCLA and Co-chair of its Environmental Science and Engineering doctoral program.
Please Join Us
Advance registration is required for this event.
Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.