101 Ways to Help Birds

by Erickson, Laura

• ISBN13: 9780811733021
• ISBN10: 0811733025
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-17
• Publisher: Stackpole Books

Summary

This engaging book presents 101 things individuals can do to help both individual birds and bird populations as a whole. It also explains exactly how these actions can make a difference--what wrongs they help correct and what improvements they can bring about. Bird-friendly (and environment-friendly) practices are described in detail: things anyone can do around the home and garden, at work, at the store, in their community, in the outdoors, and on the road. Anyone who appreciates wild birds knows that the animals need our help. This timely guide shows bird-lovers what they can do.

Author Biography

Laura Erickson is a former editor with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and host of radio’s “For the Birds.” She has written numerous books on birding, including 101 Ways to Help Birds, Into the Nest, and The Bird Watching Answer Book. She lives near Duluth, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Why Help Birds?	xi
Part I Helping Birds at Home	1	(54)
1 In the Kitchen	2	(15)
2 Around the House	17	(16)
3 Conservation of Natural Resources	33	(14)
4 Pets and Birds	47	(8)
Part II Enhancing the Natural Habitat of Your Backyard	55	(72)
5 Learn about Your Own Backyard	56	(4)
6 Manage Your Backyard Habitat	60	(8)
7 Limit Pollution	68	(5)
8 Manage Land Wisely	73	(8)
9 Control Pests Safely	81	(15)
10 Know How to Deal with Wildlife Problems	96	(31)
Part III Supplementing Backyard Habitat	127	(46)
11 Bird Feeding Basics	128	(15)
12 Bird Food Recommendations	143	(13)
13 Feeding Special Birds	156	(9)
14 Helping Nesting Birds	165	(8)
Part IV Helping Birds Away from Home	173	(34)
15 On the Road	174	(9)
16 While Birding	183	(13)
17 During Outdoor Recreation	196	(11)
Part V Helping Birds on a Larger Scale	207	(52)
18 Make Financial Contributions	208	(15)
19 Volunteer	223	(5)
20 Take Political Action	228	(12)
21 Foster a Culture of Conservation	240	(7)
22 Serve as an Ambassador for Birds	247	(12)
In Closing	259	(2)
Bibliography	261	(14)
Index	275