Tips

Feeders containing seeds, nuts, suet or nectar provide supplemental nutrition for birds year round, especially during nesting season, migration and inclement weather.  Remember to clean and disinfect feeders regularly.  Hummingbird […]

Coffee grown in the shade of tree canopies, rather than on land cleared of vegetation, preserves precious habitat for many species of migratory birds.  Consider purchasing shade-grown coffee and other items […]

Glue traps intended for pest control can be deadly to birds.  Songbirds are attracted to insects stuck on glue traps and, all too often, the birds themselves become the victim.  […]

Window collisions kill as many as one billion birds each year.  Birds cannot differentiate between the reflection of trees and skies on glass windows and actual open skies.  Help prevent […]

Be prepared to assist an injured bird.  Line the bottom of a cardboard box with pine straw or a soft cloth (with no loops).  Gently transfer the bird to the […]

Plastic bags, 6-pack rings, fishing line and other discarded materials can be deadly for a bird that has become entangled. Be responsible when enjoying outdoor sports and activities by keeping […]