Audubon Watch List
On Wednesday, November 28th National Audubon Society and the American Bird Conservancy released NATIONAL WATCHLIST 2007, the newest and most scientifically sound list of America’s birds at greatest risk. Fifty-four of the species identified as either “Red List- Critically Imperiled” or “Yellow List- At Risk of becoming Critically Imperiled” are found in Oregon representing 11% of the total number of bird species found in State.
This WatchList is a wake-up call that we need to take immediate action to protect Oregon’s birds ranging from our oceans to our mountains to our deserts. A significant number of species on the WatchList occur right in the Portland Metro Area including willow flycatcher, olive-sided flycatcher, short-eared owl and varied thrush. Preventing the species on the new Watchlist from slipping toward extinction will take concerted effort that begins in our own backyards and extends out across the entire state.
For more information on National WatchList, go to: www.audubon.org.
For species profiles of some of the Oregon Birds found on the National Watchlist, go to: Species Profiles
For information on how you can help protect birds in your backyard go to: For the Bird: Protecting Birds in Your Backyard and Beyond
