Ideas for Celebrating National Bird Day
Ideas for Celebrating National Bird Day
January 5 is National Bird Day! Here are three ways you can appreciate and assist these beautiful and fascinating creatures.
Learn More About Birds
Organizations such as The National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and New Zealand’s Science Learning Hub offer a wealth of information about birds on their websites, including resources that can help you identify a particular bird or bird call. The American Eagle Foundation maintains a list of live eagle cams, and many zoo websites have penguin cams (sadly the Kauai Laysan Albatross cam is no longer active, but you can easily find vintage footage online).
You can also start a bird-watching hobby right in your backyard. Set up one or more bird feeders and provide a variety of foods (such as sunflower seeds, suet cakes, or hummingbird nectar). Make sure to regularly empty and clean the feeders and refill them with fresh food to prevent mold growth. You can even clean out your hairbrush and leave the strands outside for birds to use as nesting material.
Help Conservation Efforts
Unfortunately, many bird species throughout the world are considered threatened or endangered, but you can help! You do not have to be a scientist to participate in citizen science projects that build up valuable knowledge. You can record bird songs for the Female Bird Song Project or monitor and take notes on a bird nest for NestWatch. You can also volunteer at or donate to an organization such as the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center or the American Bird Conservancy.
Consider a Pet Bird
Many types of birds make delightful pets. Just make sure that you understand proper bird care before you commit, and find your new feathered friend through a rescue group rather than a pet shop. Like all pets, birds need regular veterinary care, so do not forget to schedule your appointment with Pet Hospitals of Hawaii.
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