How to Help Birds ?

Here are a few ideas of things that one can EASILY do to help protect birds wherever you are:

  • Sponsor those who help birds.
    Most people are not biologists but can easily join or sponsor financially those who work towards conservation or study the birds around us. Here I would suggest 2 organizations:
    1. Bird Protection Québec.
      They have for the past 95 years studied, help protect and sponsored those who study birds all over the province of Québec. They are one of the few organizations that own several parcels of land that are used as bird sanctuaries. They are one of the oldest conservation organizations in North America.
      For more information: www.pqspb.org/bpq
    2. Regroupement Québec Oiseaux.
      They are a non-profit organization that brings together and represents individuals and organizations interested in the study, observation and protection of birds in Quebec. It encompasses all birding clubs in Québec, individual members and affiliated organizations.
      Its objectives are: to promote the development of birding, promote the study of birds and ensure their protection and that of their habitats.
      For more information visit : www.quebecoiseaux.org 
  • Get out and look at birds.
    By doing so, you will learn about them and appreciate them more. Some of the best learning is the one we do on our own. It also makes for a very relaxing hobby.
  • Plant native trees, shrubs and plants around your home.
    This will provide them with adequate food and shelter that is not always available from exotic species.
  • Use bird decals in the large windows of your home which are prone to bird strikes.
    Transparent decals are available and can be effective as well as aesthetically pleasing.
    Be aware that bird collisions with windows are one of the leading causes of bird mortality around your home.
    Cats are also another contributing cause.
  • Put up a bird bath.
    Water is essential to birds and putting up a bird bath will attract a wide variety of birds in your backyard.
  • Join a local birding club.
    By doing so, you will meet people who are seasoned birding veterans while other s will be new at birding but all will have an interest in birds in general.
    Good to know:
    Upon presentation of your birdwatching club membership card, Nature Expert offers you a 10% discount on a wide selection of items.
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