Date: 7/29/26 3:51 pm From: Allan Mueller <akcmueller...> Subject: Fwd: Celebrating YOU: 10 Years of Climate Watch
Open the attached report and turn to page 7 for an article about an
Arkabsas bird-hero, Leif Anderson.
Allan Mueller
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From: Audubon Climate Watch <AudubonConnect...>
Date: Wed, Jul 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Subject: Celebrating YOU: 10 Years of Climate Watch
To: Allan Mueller <akcmueller...>
Today, we're thrilled to share A Decade of Discovery: Ten Years of
Audubon’s Climate Watch, a celebration of what we've accomplished together.
Today, we're thrilled to share A Decade of Discovery: Ten Years of
Audubon’s Climate Watch, a celebration of what we've accomplished together.
*Photo Credit: Sydney Walsh/Audubon. *Friends of the Earth, Claflin
University’s Audubon on Campus chapter, participates in the winter climate
watch survey on February 5, 2026 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, along with
Jennifer Tyrrell, Community Science and Research Program Manager for
Audubon South Carolina.
Dear Climate Watch Community,
This report is for *you!*
For a decade, you've braved January cold snaps and June heat waves. You've
hiked into remote forests and surveyed urban parks. You've learned to
distinguish nuthatch calls and identify bluebirds at a distance. You've
conducted nearly 100,000 point counts—each one a small but vital
contribution to understanding how birds are responding to our changing
climate.
*What we've learned from your observations: *Your data has validated
Audubon's climate projections, showing that birds really are moving to the
places our models predicted. You've documented species colonizing newly
suitable areas and departing from regions that are becoming less
hospitable. You've proven that community science can track climate change
in real time—and inform the conservation decisions that will help birds
adapt.
The report features stories from volunteers like you, including Leif
Anderson, who has conducted an astounding 4,600 Climate Watch surveys, and
Carrie Wild, whose first season with the program connected her passion for
art with meaningful conservation action. Your collective dedication has
created an unprecedented dataset that scientists will use for years to come.
*Looking ahead: *As we enter Climate Watch's second decade, we're taking a
closer look at all ten years of your observations to identify which species
are most vulnerable to climate change and where conservation efforts should
be focused.
Thank you for your dedication, your curiosity, and your commitment to
birds. You are the heart and soul of Climate Watch, and this milestone
belongs to you.
Here's to the next ten years of discovery—together.
