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Be the Voice for Birds

Protecting birds and habitats across Northern Arizona since 1972.

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Our mission: To engage people in appreciating and protecting birds and the places they need.

Why Birds Need a Voice

Nearly 3 billion birds lost globally since 1970.

Over half of all U.S. bird species are in decline.

Nearly 50% of aridland bird habitat in the western U.S. lost since 1968.

Northern Arizona sits at a critical crossroads for migratory birds. Without local action, these losses will continue.

Birds Start at Home

Healthy bird populations depend on healthy habitats—and some of the most important habitats are in our own backyards. Native plants provide birds with the food, shelter, and nesting sites they need to survive, especially as natural landscapes continue to disappear. By choosing bird-friendly plants and creating welcoming spaces, gardens of all sizes can become vital refuges for birds throughout the year.
Through our Plants for Birds work and community efforts like the Yardies, we help people turn yards, schools, and shared spaces into places where birds can thrive.

Learn How to Help Birds at Home

Join us in educating people, maintaining habitats that birds need, creating opportunities for the next generation of bird conservationists, and being the voice for birds in Northern Arizona.

Research & Community Science

Monitoring and participating in bird counts (Christmas Bird Count, Bluebird Project NestWatch and the Pinyon Jay Community Science Initiative) .
Establishing two MOTUS Wildlife Tracking System networks allowing the tracking of migrating birds across Northern Arizona and beyond.
Engaging volunteers in meaningful data collection.

Grants & Scholarships

Providing funding for conservation initiatives, habitat restoration, and bird monitoring.
Grants for students and emerging conservation leaders through our initiatives like our Motus student grants and Native American grants.

Free guided bird walks for all ages from the Verde Valley to Flagstaff.
Kids & youth programs (birding clubs, school outreach).
Skill‑building: “Build Your Birding Skill” workshops.
Our Podcast: “Northern Wings” – conversations with birders, researchers, conservationists.

Habitat & Site Stewardship

Managing and maintaining four sanctuaries – Bubbling Ponds Preserve, Sedona Wetlands Preserve, Kachina Wetlands, Picture Canyon.
Advocating for bird‑friendly land use, habitat restoration, native plantings, and community habitat programs.

Advocacy & Community Engagement

Advocating for bird‑safe policies, habitat protection, clean water, riparian restoration.
Raising awareness through blog posts, newsletters, podcasts, field‑trip reports
Bringing people together through festivals, monthly program meetings, and other birding events.

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Support our mission, participate in member-only events and programs like the Yardies.

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Help us fund guided bird walks, maintain sanctuaries, support research and education, and provide grants.

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Lead or assist field trips, serve as a site steward, help in habitat restoration, data collection, and more.

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Northern Wings episodes available wherever you get your podcast; Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

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Since 1972, Northern Arizona Audubon has protected birds and habitats across the region. Our MOTUS towers track migrating birds, while our sanctuaries—Bubbling Ponds, Kachina Wetlands, Sedona Wetlands, and Picture Canyon—provide safe havens for wildlife. Through bird walks, citizen science, and volunteer programs, we engage the community in conservation, ensuring Northern Arizona’s birds thrive. Join us and add your voice for birds.

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CBC | Cottonwood Christmas Bird Count 2025

28 Dec 2025 8:00 AM

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2 Jan 2026 8:00 AM

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Support Our Mission and the Birds of Northern Arizona

Birds do more than delight us—they pollinate plants, disperse seeds, control pests, and link ecosystems. When bird populations decline, entire habitats can unravel. By supporting Northern Arizona Audubon, you help preserve the places birds need—and the places we all cherish.

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