Northern Mockingbird. Photo: Don Swamback/Audubon Photography Awards

Bird-Friendly Communities

Where birds thrive, people prosper.

From urban centers to rural towns, each community can provide important habitat for native birds. In turn, birds offer us a richer, more beautiful, and healthful place to live. 

This regional initiative is part of the National Audubon Society's Bird-Friendly Communities strategy

Audubon Southwest's work in Bird-Friendly Communities protects these birds:

Our Work in Bird-Friendly Communities

Plants for Birds
Bird-Friendly Communities

Plants for Birds

Transform your landscape into valuable habitat for birds and other wildlife.

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Burrowing Owl Conservation
Working Lands

Burrowing Owl Conservation

Protecting this small, day-active owl from development through education, relocation, and conservation.

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Learn More and Get Involved

Volunteer
Get Involved

Volunteer

Volunteer with Audubon Southwest and take part in on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects.

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Conservation Ranching
Working Lands

Conservation Ranching

A market-based approach to restore and enhance imperiled grasslands throughout the Southwest.

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How you can help, right now