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What birds are at risk?

“In recent years there have been dramatic declines in many grassland species, even those we think of as common, such as bobolinks and both eastern and western meadowlarks,” says Tess Present, Audubon's acting director of science. “Good land-management practices on working lands are critical to restoring populations of these species. Many farmers and ranchers are already taking action to help them, but much more must be done.”

The population of the Bobolink has fallen to about 11 million birds— half its earlier numbers. The bobolink has lost habitat to agriculture and development.		The use of pesticides has been shown to result directly in the deaths of McCown’s Longspurs.
Fragmentation of the sage brush sea due to roads and development has had a dramatic effect on Greater Sage Grouse populations.		Habitat destruction, alteration, and fragmentation impact populations of Brewer's Sparrows. This species requires habitat with a dense shrub component.

What can you do?

Participate in the IBA Program.

Practice healthy land management practices.

Attend a Small Acre Issue Team Hands On Workshop.