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Simple Steps to Create a Bird-Friendly Home in 2025The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities to make positive changes—not just for ourselves, but for the world around us. For bird lovers, it’s the perfect time to take small, impactful steps to support the health and safety of our feathered friends. From providing food and water to protecting birds from everyday hazards, there are many ways to create a welcoming habitat that benefits both local and migratory species. |
Why Bird-Friendly Habitats Matter
Bird populations are declining globally due to habitat loss, climate change, and human-made dangers like glass collisions. By creating a bird-friendly environment in your home or garden, you can provide much-needed support for these vital creatures. Small efforts can lead to meaningful change, helping birds thrive throughout the year.
5 Simple Steps to Create a Bird-Friendly Habitat
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Provide Essential Resources
Birds rely on food, water, and shelter year-round, especially during harsh winter months. Set up feeders stocked with high-energy foods like sunflower seeds, suet, or mealworms, and keep birdbaths filled with fresh, unfrozen water.
Enhance Natural Shelter
Incorporate native plants, shrubs, and trees into your yard to provide birds with safe nesting and resting spots. Even small additions like potted evergreens can offer essential cover during winter storms. |
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Make Windows Safe Glass windows can be a significant hazard for birds, especially when they reflect open sky or nearby trees. Apply decals in patterns to break up reflections, ensuring birds can see and avoid the glass. Leave Leaf Litter and Debris |
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Educate and Share
Raise awareness about bird conservation in your community. Share what you’re doing to create a bird-friendly home and encourage others to join in. Together, we can amplify our impact.