When photographer and ecologist Melissa Hafting lost both her parents in just over a year, birds helped her on the hardest days. Her new book shares her story, and gorgeous photographs, of birding her way through grief. audubon.org/magazine/birds…

3 Calhoun Sisters Ranch earned the Audubon Certified bird-friendly habitat designation through Audubon’s Conservation Ranching program! 🥳This certification highlights their dedication to managing their land with a focus on birds and biodiversity. ow.ly/FfcB50SOOA2

NBC Palm Springs says “Momentum Continues to Build” with 225+ business owners and chambers of commerce calling on President Biden to #ProtectChuckwalla! See Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. highlight how a National Monument could promote tourism for the local economy. Watch: bit.ly/Chuckwalla-NBC…

Thank you to the California Coastal Commission (CCC) for advancing the Chumash Sanctuary last week! A BIG TY to the state and federal gov't officials working to move this designation along! 🌊 Let’s keep the momentum going! Learn more: chumashsanctuary.org/#headline-106-7

🥳 SJR 16 & SJR 17 unanimously passed the Assembly Water, Parks, & Wildlife Committee! TY Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Senator Steve Padilla, Ben Allen, & Asm. Eduardo Garcia for urging President Biden to designate new nat'l monuments in CA. 🐦 Keep pushing! #ProtectKwtsán #ProtectChuckwalla #ProtectSáttítla

As a Rangeland Ecologist, you’ll work closely with local landowners to implement innovative land management practices through the Audubon California Conservation Ranching (ACR) Program. Learn more today 💚ow.ly/nVft50T1H9m

What do Baba Ghanoush and Stroopwafel have in common, besides their tasty names? 🧇 Recent detections of these Motus-tagged Western Yellow-billed Cuckoos, monitored by Southern Sierra Research Station are helping uncover the secrets of their migration! ow.ly/P45f50T2Ii4

Great news! Yesterday, #AB2875 passed the Senate 35-0 and is moving to the Assembly for a next steps and a final vote. Huge thanks to Laura Friedman for championing wetlands and to all who advocated for their protection. Stay tuned! 💛 ow.ly/6vzr50T7TAc

#AB2875 passed the Asm. in a concurrence vote today and is now headed to California Governor’s desk! 🥳Championed by Asm. Laura Friedman, this bipartisan bill is a crucial step toward protecting CA's wetlands. As we celebrate #WorldWaterWeek, we urge Gavin Newsom to sign.

Guess who really loves #WorldWaterWeek? Dowitchers! These birds adore water—and wetlands. We’re thrilled that #AB828 passed the Senate with 29 votes, and is on to the Assembly for next steps! TY Damon Connolly & Dave Cortese for your leadership. #ProtectCAWetlands

With bipartisan support, #CALeg passed resolutions urging President Biden to designate Chuckwalla, Kw’tsán, & Sáttítla NMs! TY Assemblymember James C. Ramos, Senator Steve Padilla, Ben Allen, Asm. Eduardo Garcia, & Tribal leadership. President Biden, act now to #ProtectKwtsán, #ProtectChuckwalla, & #ProtectSáttítla!

As the 2024 #CALeg session wraps up, we thank @asmegarcia for his dedication to the #SaltonSea. As a principal author of the 2024 Climate Bond, Prop 4 would, if approved in November, improve dust control to protect local communities & create 14,500 acres of wetland habitat. 👏🐦

Celebrate California Biodiversity Day from Sept 7-15! ✨Join us and Audubon Chapters across the state for nature walks, community science, and more. Discover events and connect with our incredible natural treasures! ca.audubon.org/news/californi…

Interested in contributing observations this week for #CABiodiversityDay? 🦋 Join AudubonDebsPark for Tally Tuesday as they look for Western monarchs! act.audubon.org/a/marking-mona…