Paul is joined by Joe Liebezeit and Allison Anholt of Portland Audubon to talk about their work conserving coastal habitats and the birds that rely on them. We learn about Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program and three birds that depend on healthy coastal ecosystems: Marbled Murrelets, Western Snowy Plovers, and Black Oystercatchers. Joe and Annie discuss the specific needs and conservation challenges these birds are facing as well as the incredible amount of work it takes to create a conservation success story. The obstacles are often daunting, and it takes a combination of good science, political action, and community engagement to protect wildlife and their habitats.

To learn more about Portland Audubon and sign up for their mailing list so that you, too, can take action for birds and wildlife, visit https://audubonportland.org/take-action/.

If you want to get involved with Portland Audubon’s community science efforts, check out https://audubonportland.org/get-involved/community-science/.

In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.

Learn more about Oregon’s Marine Reserves: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/marine-reserves

Learn more about Rocky Habitat: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/rocky-habitat

Stand up for Oregon’s state forests: http://www.standtalloregon.org

ASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/events

ASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/

Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/

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