This is the 37th anniversary of Earth Day a world wide event that reminds people to conserve resources and preserve natural habitats. People around the world will celebrate Earth Day in many ways with festivals and community projects. All sorts of environmental ventures will be undertaken. If you are wondering what you can do, why not create a habitat for birds and other wildlife in your own back yard. The average back yard might see 15 or so different bird species. However with a little planning you can easily double that number or even triple it. To attract the greatest number of bird species, a habitat must provide at least one of each of these elements: food, water, shelter and a place to raise their young. Now is the perfect time to start to attract birds because many of the birds are returning from their fall and winter homes. They will be looking for food, water and shelter.
Offering food can be as simple as hanging a bird feeder in a tree or as ambitious as planting native wildflowers and shrubs. Providing a fresh supply of water with a birdbath will also increase the variety of bird visitors. Birds use water for more than just drinking; they also use it for bathing and preening their feathers. Clean feathers are important for birds’ health and optimum flying ability.
Landscaping for the ideal wildlife habitat should include plants ranging in size and density from small evergreen shrubs to tall, full-grown trees. The same plants that provide food and shelter can also provide safe areas for many species of wildlife to build nests and raise their families.
Visit your local library for books on birds in your area and their habits. Bird watching is something the entire family can enjoy and start the youngsters on the road to thinking about protecting their natural world.
For books on The Natural World visit Natural World Books for Native Plants and Seeds visit Ion Exchange
Offering food can be as simple as hanging a bird feeder in a tree or as ambitious as planting native wildflowers and shrubs. Providing a fresh supply of water with a birdbath will also increase the variety of bird visitors. Birds use water for more than just drinking; they also use it for bathing and preening their feathers. Clean feathers are important for birds’ health and optimum flying ability.
Landscaping for the ideal wildlife habitat should include plants ranging in size and density from small evergreen shrubs to tall, full-grown trees. The same plants that provide food and shelter can also provide safe areas for many species of wildlife to build nests and raise their families.
Visit your local library for books on birds in your area and their habits. Bird watching is something the entire family can enjoy and start the youngsters on the road to thinking about protecting their natural world.
For books on The Natural World visit Natural World Books for Native Plants and Seeds visit Ion Exchange
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Taking care of the birds is very important! I wish more people took the time to provide water, shelter and seed.
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