17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive

You asked, "how can I help birds?" We said, "HELL YES LET'S HELP SOME BIRDS."

Turns out, there are some very, very simple things you can do to help birds everywhere have a better chance of surviving. From your daily cup of coffee to just appreciating the birds near you, we cover eight easy things you can do every day for your feathered friends.

Want to go the extra mile? We know you do. That's why we also discuss eight MORE things you can do to really level-up your love of birds. COME AT US, BRO.

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EASY WAYS TO HELP BIRDS

• Help a bird that hits a window: this is Laura Erickson’s advice on what to do!
• Feather-friendly tape helps birds avoid window collisions.
• Bird feeder recommendations to feed your feathered friends.
• Drink Smithsonian-approved, bird-friendly coffee!
• Keep your kitties inside (or get a dope catio).
• Educate or work with feral cat organizations in your community.
• Drive slowly so birds can react to you.
• Appreciate the birds you see around you every day!

BIGGER WAYS TO HELP BIRDS

• Join the Audubon Society (or a local Audubon chapter near you)
• Go on walks with a local birding group.
• Add native plants to your yard (here’s how to do that)
• Volunteer for a bird rehabilitation organization near you.
• Participate in habitat restoration or natural area clean-ups! Literally, like, any new habitat helps.
• Count some birds on Global Big Day! (Psst: the “fall edition," called October Big Day, is on October 19, 2019!)
• Track the birds you see on eBird.
• Support legislation that benefits birds: your vote COUNTS!

DONATE TO THESE RAD ORGANIZATIONS:

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Bird Conservation Alliance
• Hawk Mountain 
• Native Songbird Care and Conservation Group