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"WatchList 2002" National Audubon Society

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A Watch List of Birds

Although there seems to be regular good news about animals returning from the brink of extinction, a new report from the National Audubon Society says more than a quarter of bird species in the U.S. are in trouble or decline. Audubon of Florida Senior Vice President Charles Lee tells about the report called "Watchlist 2002"...

Florida's imperiled birds

According to the National Audubon Society, more than one-quarter of U.S. bird species are in trouble or decline. In a new Audubon report called WatchList 2002, the organization lists more than 200 species that show either significantly decreasing numbers or other threats like restricted range. Audubon's Charles Lee gives a Florida example: The Painted Bunting...

As a new report claims more than a quarter of U.S. bird species are in trouble or decline, Florida will play a great role in whether those conditions worsen or improve. That's because of the state's unique role for species that migrate between North America and Central or South America. Audubon of Florida's Charles Lee...

The Everglades and Bird Protection

The National Audubon Society's new report, entitled WatchList 2002 says hundreds of bird species are in trouble in the U.S. and might be headed toward recognition as threatened or endangered species. Because of Florida's role as a migratory path, environmental health here impacts many of the troubled species. Audubon of Florida's Senior Vice President Charles Lee...

An Early Bird Warning

A new report from the National Audubon Society says hundreds of bird species in the U.S. are in trouble. They say that's not only bad news for the birds, but also a warning about the country's environmental health. Charles Lee is a Senior Vice President with Audubon of Florida...