Saving the Birds For Generations to Come

Author

Kelsey Waddell
August 19, 2024

Hello bird-loving friends! Welcome to today's newsletter focused on bird conservation, where we'll share tips, stories, and insights to help protect and appreciate our feathered friends.

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Stories Of The Day:

8 Bird Conservation Success Stories: Heartwarming Tales

Since 1970, habitat loss, destructive farming practices, and urbanization have caused the loss of around a quarter of North America’s entire bird population. Around the world, more than half of all birds are in decline.

www.wildbirdscoop.com/bird-conservation-success-stories.html

Is It Worthwhile Killing Common Owls to Save the Spotted Owl

In November, the United States Fish & Wildlife Service announced possible plans that could include the removal of hundreds of thousands of barred owls to save a more at-risk species, the spotted owl. Understandably, this

www.wildbirdscoop.com/killing-common-owls-to-save-the-spotted-owl.html

Tip Of The Day

Planting native trees, shrubs, and flowers in your garden can provide birds with natural food sources and shelter. Additionally, avoid the use of pesticides, as they can harm birds and reduce the availability of insects which many birds rely on for food.

What Every Urban Birder Needs to Know About Habitat Loss

One of the most heartbreaking things about birding is realizing just how many wild birds we've already lost. Over the past century, habitat loss and urbanization have decimated wild bird numbers, and have even caused

www.wildbirdscoop.com/urban-habitat-loss.html

Quote Of The Day

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We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.

- Native American Proverb

Until Next Time…

Thanks for joining us today; we hope you found inspiration in our conservation efforts. Together, let's make our backyards a haven for birds and nature.

- Wild Bird Scoop Team