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And yet there is also hope in the report. By acting now, we can potentially help 290 bird species by keeping global temperatures below 1.5 degrees of warming.
Audubon’s new climate report warns of massive avian loss if we don’t change course and stabilize global carbon emissions.
The sheer volume of songs and calls can often feel overwhelming for birders, but these sounds offer an opportunity and a challenge. With our birding-by-ear series you can learn how to better ID birds through their vocalizations.
"Among the varied habitats of Indiana State Parks, ranging from woodlands to prairie to wetlands and lakes, you can discover a rich diversity of bird life."
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"Whether you are an avid birder or just starting out, track all of your bird sightings by downloading the printable Forest Preserves of Cook County Birding Checklist!"
Initiated in the fall of 2000, the Important Bird Areas Program in Illinois currently has 91 recognized IBAs.