7 Simple Actions to Help Birds

7 Simple Ways to Help Birds

  • 1. Make Windows Safer, Day and Night

    Simple adjustments to your windows can save birds’ lives.

  • 2. Keep Cats Indoors

    Indoor cats live longer, healthier lives. Outdoor cats kill more birds than any other non-native threat.

  • 3. Reduce Lawn by Planting Native Species

    The U.S. has 63 million acres of lawn. That’s a huge potential for supporting wildlife. Check out Homegrown National Park for more information.

  • 4. Avoid Pesticides

    Look for organic food choices and cut out some of the 1 billion pounds of pesticides used in the U.S. each year.

  • 5. Drink Coffee That’s Good for Birds

    Shade-grown coffees are delicious, economically beneficial to farmers, and help more than 42 species of North American songbirds.

  • 6. Protect Our Planet From Plastics

    91% of plastics are not recycled, and they take 400 years to degrade. Make the choice to use less plastics in your home, take reusable bags when grocery shopping, and use refillable water bottles.

  • 7. Watch Birds, Share What You See

    Bird watchers are one of science’s most vital sources of data on how the ecological world is faring. Use eBird to report your sightings.

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