Decline of Common Birds

CNN.com has a great article on the decline of some "common" bird species in the United States over the last 40 years. Some of these bird populations have dropped over % over this time period (gallery). It would be tragic if these species become rarities in my lifetime.

In this same vein, the Connecticut Audubon Society also has posted its State of the Birds report for 2007. This year's report details the most pressing threats to birds in the state.