EDUCATION

At Pacific Bird and Supply Company, Inc., the quality of our products and their impact on birds are of top priority. Pacific‚Äôs Wild Bird Treats™ contain only the hardiest, healthiest, farm raised, pesticide-free worms and insects. Our minimally processed, exceptionally nutritious products provide the wild birds in your life with the extra protein and fat they crave. Pacific‚Äôs Wild Bird Treats maintain the nutritional integrity, moisture and flavor of live food with NO ADDITIVES, NO PRESERVATIVES, NO HORMONES AND NO BINDERS.

Crickets
Farm raised Crickets (Teleogryllus Emma). Mini crickets are simply crickets harvested at a smaller size.

Superworms
Farm raised Superworms, or Kingworms (Zophobas Morio). Though they are similar in appearance, superworms are not the same as mealworms or giant mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor).

Mealworms
Farm raised Mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor). Mini mealworms are mealworms harvested at a smaller size.

Wax Worms
Farm raised Wax Worms (Galleria Mellonella).

Grasshoppers
Farm raised Grasshoppers (Valanga Nigricornis).

Caterpillars
Farm raised Caterpillars (Erionota Thrax).

Earthworms
Farm raised Earthworms (Einsenia Fetida).

Both insectivorous and omnivorous birds will happily feast on worms, insects and other kinds of invertebrates. However, the types of worms and insects consumed depend largely on a bird’s size, age, region and species. Please review the following information for some examples.

What types of birds eat crickets?
Bluebirds, Guinea fowl, Peafowl, Quail, Pheasants, Cardinals, Swallows, Titmice, and most songbirds will happily feast on crickets any day!

What types of birds eat superworms?
Superworms will attract Bluebirds, Robins, Blue Jays, Mockingbirds, Catbirds, Cardinals, Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Titmice, Wrens, Thrashers, Orioles, Tanagers, Juncos, Chickadees, Indigo Buntings, and Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks, among many other species of wild birds.

What types of birds eat mealworms?
Mealworms are a primary food choice of Bluebirds and our Mealworms are an all natural, high-protein, high-energy mealworm product that Bluebirds will love. Birds such as Chickadees, Bluebirds, Wrens and Woodpeckers will eat mealworms if they are placed in an accessible feeder. Other examples include: American Robins, Chickadees, Downy Woodpeckers, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, Catbirds, Brown Thrashers, Warblers, Kinglets, Indigo Buntings, Rufus-sided Towhees, Field Sparrows, Juncos, Blackbirds, Orioles, Purple Finches, House Finches, Northern Cardinals, Nuthatches, Hairy Woodpeckers, Blue Jays, Mockingbirds, Vireos, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Chipping Sparrows, Song Sparrows, Grackles, Tanagers, Evening Grosbeaks, Brown Creepers, and Carolina Wrens.

What types of birds eat wax worms?
All members of the Thrush family eat wax worms, as well as Dunnocks and Blackcaps.
Wax Worms are also enjoyed by Bluebirds as well as Cardinals, Orioles, Robins, Thrushes, Waxwings, Blue Jays, Tanagers, Titmice, Warblers, Kinglets, and many other insect-eating birds.

What types of birds eat grasshoppers?
Over 200 species are known to enjoy grasshoppers. Some examples include American Robins, Black Headed Grosbeaks, Chirping Sparrows, Grackles, Indigo Bunting, Juncos, Northern Cardinals, Orchard Orioles, Red Winged Blackbirds, Blue Birds, Kestrals, Gulls, and Meadowlarks.

What types of birds eat caterpillars?
A great variety of wild birds enjoy eating caterpillars, including Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Scarlet Tanagers, Cape May Warblers, Connecticut Warblers, and Cerulean Warblers.

What types of birds eat earthworms?
While many species of birds are known to feast on earthworms, some of the more common types include: American Robbins, American Woodcocks, Killdeers, Northern Mockingbirds, Scarlet Tanagers, Louisiana Waterthrushes, and Song Sparrows.

Because so many birds eat insects and worms naturally, feeding them to birds seems like a natural thing to do. While the robin pulling a worm from the ground is a visual clich?©, it is still accurate.¬† Omnivorous birds eat worms and insects. Some birds even live largely on insects, including eggs and larvae. Why do birds eat worms? The simple answer is: birds crave protein. Many non-seed-eating songbirds are declining in number because of the loss of breeding habitats and lack of food. By offering a source of protein to omnivorous birds, you will help ensure their survival in the wild.

Worms and insects are the perfect natural foods, enjoyed and prized by wild birds of all shapes and sizes. Today, many of the worms and insects you might find crawling around your backyard have been exposed to dangerous pesticides or other substances that could be hazardous to the health of birds. Pacific‚Äôs Wild Bird Treats™, on the other hand, are a pesticide-free food source, which add proteins, fat, minerals, and vitamins to their daily diet. Pacific‚Äôs farm raised worms and insects are cooked in the can to lock in flavor, freshness, and nutritional value.

Why feed Pacific’s Crickets to birds?
Pacific’s farm raised Crickets and Mini Crickets are chock full of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, which provide essential dietary benefits for birds. These savory insects are cooked in the can, softening the exoskeleton for increased digestibility and locking in natural flavors and juices for optimal taste. Just pop the top and you have a fresh, nutritious diet birds will readily consume!

Why feed Pacific’s Superworms to birds?
Superworms are an excellent way to attract a variety of wild birds to your yard. These soft, juicy worms contain less chitin than mealworms, creating a softer exoskeleton, allowing for easier digestibility. Additionally, superworms are naturally large, without the use of growth hormones unlike the giant mealworm. By offering what they like best and encouraging natural feeding behaviors, these giant worms will satisfy even the hungriest wild bird!

Why feed Pacific’s Mealworms to birds?
Pacific’s all natural, canned Mealworms are a special, palatable treat for wild birds. Great care has been taken to ensure a high-quality, additive and preservative free dietetic product that will help keep birds healthy and singing! As the leading treat provided for insectivorous birds, the protein and nutrients in mealworms serve several beneficial purposes for wild birds, including the following: providing supplementary food for nesting, aiding in survival during severe winter months, supplying great supplemental dietary protein and assisting in the incubation process by shortening time periods away from the nest. Mini-mealworms are a readily accepted food source for nestling birds and young fledgling birds learning to feed themselves. By providing this fresh and flavorful treat, you will be amazed by how quickly you develop a relationship with the birds!

Why feed Pacific’s Wax Worms to birds?
Pacific’s fresh, preservative and additive free Wax Worms are an ideal and scrumptious treat for many insectivorous birds. High levels of protein, fat, calcium and moisture ensure a high-quality, nutritional treat that birds will love. These large, soft and easily digested larvae will tempt and please even the most finicky eaters. Due to high fat content, wax worms should be fed sparingly as treats, not dietary staples.

Why feed Pacific’s Grasshoppers to birds?
Pacific’s Grasshoppers are a convenient way to provide protein and tasty treats wild birds love without the hassle of live food. Grasshoppers are an important food source for birds, adding proteins, fat, minerals, and vitamins to their daily diets. The cooked-in-the-can process maintains the nutritional value and flavor of live food and softens the exoskeleton for easier digestion. This tasty treat uses whole, natural ingredients for an excellent source of protein and a rich reward of savory flavor.

Why feed Pacific’s Caterpillars to birds?
Pacific’s Caterpillars are soft-bodied and a natural source of fat and protein, which promote strong bone growth. They increase the diet variety while adding weight to breeding birds. Caterpillars are particularly ideal for all insect-eating birds. Wild birds love this high-protein treat!

Why feed Pacific’s Earthworms to birds?
Pacific’s Earthworms are an all natural, scrumptious treat birds will love! These high-protein, high-calcium worms promote strong bone growth and provide several additional nutrients and vitamins that will benefit any worm-eating bird.

Birds generally look for food at about the same time daily, so Wild Bird Treats should be offered each day around a given time, anywhere you'd like to observe wild birds.
Pacific’s Wild Bird Treats™ may be enjoyed from the fanciest feeder to any container on the ground that can be easily accessed by birds. Easy and convenient to use, simply open the can and pour Wild Bird Treats into a dish or feeder. You can even leave them in the can. Discard uneaten portions after 24 hours and refrigerate after opening.

Pacific’s Wild Bird Treats are an ideal source of protein and energy for wild and omnivorous birds. The unique packaging process of Pacific’s treats locks in natural juices, keeping them soft and moist, just like live insects. Birds will sing with joy!

Most people interested in having birds in their backyards tend to overlook the importance of water. Please remember, the availability of fresh water is just as important as a dependable source of food for winter birds. When people are not watering lawns and gardens, or when moisture freezes in usual watering holes, a bird's water supply diminishes critically.

In return for providing birds with food and water, you will reap the pleasure of their company. When food sources disappear, birds go elsewhere. So do your best to keep a plentiful and consistent supply of both water and Pacific Bird and Supply Company’s Wild Bird Treats all year-round for birds to enjoy!

These are just a few of the sites on which you'll find a wealth of information about birds:

• National Audubon Society http://www.audubon.org/
• American Birding Association http://www.aba.org/index.html
• American Bird Conservancy http://www.abcbirds.org/
• United States Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.fws.gov/
• The Nature Conservancy http://www.nature.org/
• Partners in Flight http://www.partnersinflight.org/
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology http://www.birds.cornell.edu/

Even if you don't belong to a particular group for bird watching or ecological awareness, you can still make the world a friendlier, happier, safer place for wild birds. Here are only a few suggestions. Look through one or more of the sites listed in “How Can I Help Protect Wild Birds?” for more ways to help protect wild birds.

1. Create a Habitat * There are countless ways to create a bird habitat in your backyard. Perhaps the easiest is to let things "go wild" in one part of your property. Chances are the plants that grow in your "wild" area will be natural sources of food for the birds. A more focused approach involves providing birds with the four things they need: food, water, shelter, and a place to nest. Many published resources exist for making a bird-friendly habitat. A good place to start is with a local nursery that specializes in native plant species.

It's widely known that seemingly innocuous lawn and garden insecticides and herbicides can be harmful to birds. Many of these chemicals target the pests that are a food source for birds, so treated insects or seeds introduce toxic chemicals to the birds eating them. The quest for the perfect lawn often results in a bug-free, bird-free habitat with potentially harmful repercussions.

2. Keep Cats Indoors * Even the most slothful, couch-potato cats can catch birds if given a chance. Cats evolved over the ages to be supremely gifted hunters. The fact that we've domesticated them, keeping them inside and well-fed on cat food doesn't remove this innate desire to hunt. It's been estimated that housecats kill many millions of birds each year -- bird deaths that could be avoided if pets were kept indoors. If you are a cat owner and you can't bear the thought of your kitty staying inside all the time, please make sure the bird feeder is inaccessible to cats.

There are about 100 million domestic and feral cats in North America, and these kill several hundred millions of birds each year. Cats account for about 30 percent of birds killed at feeders. Keeping your cat indoors not only protects birds but also keeps the cat safe from disease, traffic, and fights with neighborhood pets and wildlife.

3. Reduce Window Kills * Window glass is the most common cause of death associated with wild birds, according to a recent study. Birds are tricked by the glass's reflection of the surrounding environment and fly headlong into the window. There are an estimated 1 to 10 deaths per building each year. To save birds, place simple foils like Mylar strips, crop netting, branches, screens, and hawk silhouettes outside and in front of the problem panes to break up glass reflection.

With each order of $25 or more, Pacific Bird will send you a window decal so that you, too, can help protect birds and reduce the number of window strikes.

4. Participate in Bird Counts * It's a great time to be a bird watcher, and it's important as well. When birds desert one place for another, it can mean a shift in that area's ecology. Scientists use bird populations as an easy way to track changes in the environment.

There are many resources and great products at our disposal to enhance bird watching. These days it's easier than ever for all of us to contribute to bird conservation by helping to collect bird population data There are dozens of local, national, and even international bird counts in which bird watchers can play a part. The National Audubon Society's annual Christmas Bird Count is one of the longest-running counts. Additionally, The Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology conducts Project FeederWatch and the Great Backyard Bird Count, as well as several other specific annual counts.

Ordinary birds we see outside our windows are anything but ordinary. They play a significant role in balancing earth's ecology and indicating environmental health. They disperse seeds that propagate plant life, act as pollinators, and control insect populations. As one of the most accessible forms of wildlife, they bring beauty and enjoyment to our yards, our homes and our lives.

When bird populations decline, it can mean that our natural resources are in trouble as well, and our quality of life diminishes.

5. Make a New Bird Watcher Today * The next time you're out to watch birds, why not invite a companion along? Or, if you belong to a bird watching organization, take your friends to the next meeting. Perhaps you can share a beverage with guests while pointing out the enjoyment of having a bird-friendly backyard. Introduce your children to the fascinating world of birds and help them grow into bird enthusiasts. The more bird watchers we have today, the more good we can do for the birds tomorrow.

Technically, yes. Anyone who loves seeing a brilliant scarlet cardinal take a bath or a bluebird gather materials for a nest or chickadees at the feeder against a drift of snow, is a bird watcher. However, there is a difference between a home bird watcher and those who bird watch in the wild.

Generally, those who go into the wild do so for a reason other than pure enjoyment and relaxation. They may be bird counters, wildlife photographers or nature enthusiasts who often hike miles off the beaten path to find a particular species. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, there are currently 53.4 million birders in the United States alone, and this number continues to increase!

It is no surprise that this sport continues to grow at such a rapid pace. There are a great number of rewards that come with bird watching. Few other activities can bring such a sense of wonder, satisfaction, connection with nature and peaceful solitude in today's busy world.

Many bird watching enthusiasts will find Pacific’s Wild Bird Treats™ an easy-to-use, cost-effective way to attract a greater number of birds, making bird watching even more enjoyable.

As an avid bird watcher, use Wild Bird Treats to entice birds to a desired natural area. As a bird photographer use Wild Bird Treats to attract birds to the perfect setting while still remaining in the birds' natural environment. In either case, whether observing or photographing birds, Wild Bird Treats will enhance the health of wild birds, as well as preserve and support their populations by providing a source of protein and fat.

Even wild birds need help finding the right food now and then. You can gain a great deal of enjoyment from watching birds eat Pacific’s Bird products. Worms and insects are quite a treat for the birds, too!

The birds we typically see outside our homes often scour the earth in an attempt to spot and retrieve a juicy worm or insect as part of their daily diet. Believe it or not, protein is actually quite scarce in the wild. In fact, most wild birds do not have the opportunity to feast on as many insects as they do berries, seeds and other vegetation. Nature provides plenty of fruits and vegetables for birds to enjoy at their convenience, but simply not enough edible protein. Feeding wild birds natural, unadulterated proteins, such as insects and worms, has proven to be not only more enjoyable for birds, but naturally beneficial for them as well.

The robin pulling a worm from the ground is a visual clich?© that is also accurate. Worms and insects are eaten by omnivorous birds. Some even feed primarily on insects, including the eggs and larvae. Why do birds eat worms and insects? The answer is simple: birds crave protein all year. In the winter, they need extra fat to stave off colder temperatures and during the spring, protein assists in reproductive processes.

To assume that birds can easily sustain themselves in the wild is false. Many non-seed-eating songbirds are declining in number because of the loss of breeding habitats and lack of food.

Because so many birds eat insects and worms naturally, supplementing their diet with insects and worms is a natural thing to do. By offering a source of protein to insectivorous birds, you will help to ensure their survival and add to the population visiting your yard.

We are asked this question all the time. The simple answer is no. In fact, not only will a continuous food and water supply benefit wild birds, but a year-round feeding program will entice different species to your yard or area as migratory birds pass through from north to south for the winter, and south to north for the summer.

If birds (and butterflies, too) pass through your yard but never seem to stay, it may be because your yard doesn't provide a varied, long-term food supply. Birds that visit your garden need to find food 365 days of the year. Small birds eat almost constantly during daylight hours in the winter. Migratory songbirds especially need large amounts of food.

It's a myth that a hummingbird, or any bird for that matter, will stick around a feeder and neglect to migrate. As much as we'd like to think we're in control of the birds at our feeders, we aren't. Instinct and hormonal urges are what drive birds to migrate, and hummingbirds are no different.

Besides, there are good reasons to leave your hummingbird feeder up in the fall. It offers late migrant hummers a refueling spot, long after most nectar-producing flowers have ceased blooming. Leave your feeders up until the nights get too cold for the solution to remain unfrozen. Then when a super-late hummingbird appears, you'll be ready.

Remember, bird migration is triggered by changes in day length and hormones, not the availability of food. Birds that frequent feeders usually will not linger past their normal migration time.

So keep those feeders up if you enjoy watching the birds. You are not seducing any bird to linger beyond its time.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our representatives by phone at 888.541.BIRD (2473) or by email at info@pacificbirdandsupplyco.com. We will do all we can to answer your inquiries to the best of our abilities. Pacific Bird and Supply Company, Inc. is committed to protecting the health and happiness of wild birds. We look forward to accomplishing this mission with you.

The benefits of attracting feathered friends to your garden are twofold: they will help to keep away unwanted bugs, such as mosquitoes and other insects that may attack your plants, and you have the added benefit of being able to sit back, relax, and enjoy their vivid colors and lively songs all year long. Growing a garden that welcomes winged wildlife provides benefits for people as well as for birds and butterflies.

The best way is by providing food sources.

The birds that we typically see outside often scour the earth in an attempt to spot and retrieve a juicy worm or insect as part of their daily feeding habits. Believe it or not, protein is actually quite scarce in the wild. In fact, most wild birds do not have the opportunity to feast on as many insects as they do berries, seeds and other vegetation. In their native habitats, the environment provides plenty of fruits and vegetables for birds to enjoy at their convenience, but simply not enough edible protein. Feeding wild birds natural, unadulterated proteins, such as insects and worms, has proven to be not only more enjoyable for birds, but naturally beneficial for them as well.

By providing wild birds with Pacific‚Äôs Wild Bird Treats™, you will be making a greater difference than perhaps you realize. You will be directly helping to preserve wild bird populations by encouraging breeding and increasing nestling survivability rates. Simply by providing pesticide-free protein sources year-round, you will promote health, vigor and song in wild birds. Not only will your reward be knowing that you have done your part to help preserve the balance of nature, but your new friends will arrive to thank you daily with their beauty and song.

The wild birds that you attract to your home are one of your best allies in the fight against garden-devouring bugs. Wild birds eat enormous amounts of bugs. Without them, bug populations would be out of control. Natural insect control, low maintenance, increased property value, and energy conservation from windbreak plantings are among the less obvious benefits of a well-planned wildlife garden.

Organic gardening is another essential ingredient in any landscape that welcomes birds and butterflies. One reason is that organic gardens are teeming with insects and other organisms that birds enjoy. Many of the insects that thrive in an organic garden are beneficial: that is, they eat other insects and keep the populations in check.

A working knowledge of organic gardening **http://www.organicgardentips.com/ is important to a gardener intent on attracting birds and butterflies. Avoid the use of pesticides in your yard. Many insecticides remove all insects, which serve as the prey base for insectivorous birds. A poisoned insect will, in turn, poison the bird. Additionally, using plants native to your region reduces the need for pesticide use since local plants are resistant to local pests and diseases.

Pacific’s line of all-natural, chemical-free Wild Bird Treats serve not only as a protein-rich and nutritious feed for native wild birds, but may also be used to attract birds to your organic garden. Birds generally look for food around the same time daily, so worms and insects should be offered each day around a given time anywhere you'd like to observe wild birds. Once birds become accustomed to finding Wild Bird Treats in your garden, they will continue to visit and eventually begin to consume the unwanted bugs lurking in your garden. Wild birds will act as a natural pesticide, protecting your garden from unwanted insects.

It is simple: we help the birds, and they will help us too!

Believe it or not, after gardening, wild bird feeding is the most popular hobby in North America. Establishing a small wildlife sanctuary in your backyard will reward you by attracting a variety of birds and butterflies for you to enjoy. Many will visit, and some may actually stay to nest and rear their young in your backyard.

If birds and butterflies pass through your yard, but never seem to stay, it may be because your yard doesn't provide a varied, long-term food supply. Birds need to find food 365 days of the year but sourcing food is especially critical during migration and in the colder weather. Small birds eat almost constantly during daylight hours in the winter. Migratory songbirds need large amounts of food for varying amounts of time, often just a day or two.

Please remember, the availability of fresh water is just as important as a dependable source of food for winter birds. When people are not watering lawns and gardens, a bird's water supply critically diminishes. Most people interested in having birds in their backyards tend to overlook the importance of water. In return for providing birds with food and water, you will reap the pleasure of their company. When food sources disappear, birds go elsewhere. So do your best to keep a consistent supply of both water and Pacific’s Wild Bird Treats™ all year round for birds to enjoy!

No. Bird migration is triggered by changes in day length, not the availability of food. Birds that frequent feeders usually will not linger past their normal migration time. In fact, not only will a continuous food and water supply benefit wild birds, but a year-round feeding program will bring different species, such as migratory birds passing through from north to south for the winter, and south to north for the summer.

If birds and butterflies pass through your yard, but never seem to stay, it may be because your yard doesn't provide a varied, long-term food supply. Birds that migrate over winter in your garden need to find food 365 days of the year. Small birds eat almost constantly during daylight hours in the winter. Migratory songbirds need large amounts of food for varying amounts of time, often just a day or two.

Please remember, that the availability of fresh water is just as important as a dependable source of food for winter birds. When people are not watering lawns and gardens, a bird's water supply critically diminishes. Most people interested in having birds in their backyards tend to overlook the importance of water. In return for providing birds with food and water, you will reap the pleasure of their company. When food sources disappear, birds go elsewhere. So do your best to keep a consistent supply of both water and Pacific‚Äôs Wild Bird Treats™ all year round for birds to enjoy!

As bird owners, it is easy to wonder if our own pet birds need worms or insects as part of their diets in captivity. While it is possible for exotic bird owners to supplement their bird’s diet with protein pellets, feeding your bird natural, unadulterated proteins, such as insects and worms, have proven to be not only more enjoyable for birds, but naturally beneficial for them as well.

It is important to refrain from feeding exotic birds any worms or bugs from outside, since they may be ridden with pesticides or substances that might be hazardous to your bird’s health. Alternatively, Pacific Bird and Supply Company has developed a line of all-natural, chemical-free Wild Bird Treats that are protein-rich and nutritious for native wild birds. Add diversity to your pet bird’s diet while increasing overall nutritional quality. Wild Bird Treats are an excellent source of protein for adult and baby birds alike.

It is important to refrain from feeding exotic birds any worms or bugs from outside, since they may be ridden with pesticides or substances that might poison them. Alternatively, Pacific Bird and Supply Company has developed a line of all-natural, chemical-free Wild Bird Treats that are protein-rich and nutritious for native wild birds. Birds will sing with joy!

Some birds are born to live inside your house. They usually have a cage where you can feed them and watch them play. Most other birds, wild birds, live outside. These birds are special because they fly around through the trees, build nests and sing beautiful songs that you can enjoy in the garden or sitting by the window. Wild birds find all of their food outdoors. Watching them at a bird feeder, resting in berry bushes or bathing in a birdbath or puddle of water is fun and teaches you about the birds in your area.

Just like you eat different types of food to stay healthy and strong, so do wild birds. Most birds you see in your backyard eat a combination of insects, worms, seeds and berries in order to stay healthy. Especially during the winter, when the nights are long and the weather is colder, birds need fatty foods to help protect them from the low temperatures. During the summer months they can find a greater variety of food. People can add nutritious food to feeders all year to help our feathered friends stay healthy.

Birds are very important in nature. In gardens, they eat insects that can harm plants. In the wild, they help spread seeds for trees and plants. Birds can sense when their environment alters, so when birds leave an area it's often a sign of pollution or some other ecological change. Ecologists track bird populations in order to detect ecological shifts before the problem spreads.

In addition, birds are beautiful to look at, a pleasure to listen to, and fun to watch. Bird watching is not only one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S., it's something everyone in the family can enjoy.

There are many ways you can keep birds visiting your yard. Ask your parents about adding a bird feeder, a birdbath or maybe ask if you can buy a bird house or build one as a project. Check out books on birds at your local library and see which birds live in your area. A little investigation will tell you what the birds that live near you like to eat and how to feed them. Birds are fascinating creatures that will visit your yard often with just a little encouragement.

Bird conservation aims to protect and promote bird populations by preserving habitats where birds can find food and nesting areas. This can mean anything from keeping lakes, rivers and coastlines clean, to keeping gardens free of pesticides.

What can you do to help? There are many things, but here are a few ideas:

• Ask your parents about making a bird habitat in your yard by adding a feeder and birdbath. Take responsibility to stock the bird feeder every day and make sure the birdbath has water. Feed the birds at the same time every day. Make sure the birdbath is full and the water is ice-free in the winter. How many different types of birds do you see visiting the two places in the yard?
• If you have a cat, ask if he or she can stay indoors. Birds and cats don't get along, and while birds eat and bathe, cats could sneak up on them.
• Ask your parents if you can make something to hang on the outside of windows to help flying birds. Sometimes they can't tell when they're too close to the house and they crash into the glass. Do research at your local library or online to find out how to make a Bird Saver by changing what a bird sees in the window glass.
• If you're old enough, ask your parent, guardian, teacher or scout leader about taking part in a bird count. You'll enjoy a day outside, meet interesting people and see some amazing birds. Plus, you'll be helping scientists learn more about our environment.
• Take an interest. Find out about your local birds and try to make your yard a place where birds are safe and happy. Read about birds. Choose a bird species you like and do research for a school paper or project to make others aware of how special birds are and the problems they face. If you're old enough, join organizations like the National Audubon Society (http://www.audubon.org) or Bird Conservation Research, Inc. (www.birdconservationresearch.org/) to find out what is being done to protect and expand bird habitats. Then share the information with a friend, or your class.

Make a pleasant and safe environment for birds, and they will reward you with the joy of song and natural beauty!

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