Celebrate National Bird Day
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January 5
Just when you thought the holidays were over, here comes the Big One.
It's January 5, National Bird Day.
So break out the binoculars, fluff up your feathers, and grab that bird guide. It's time to celebrate birds.
Here's how to make this day more memorable than any other holiday.
Update: february 11, 2012
This lens was awarded a Purple Star. Thank you Squidoo!
Uh Oh. What If It's January 6th?
Or any other day?
Good News!
Every idea presented here can be used on any day of the year.
No other holiday can make that claim. (Try wearing a Halloween costume to work in April.)
This proves that Birds are worthy of year-round celebration.
Contents
Two Intentions
This lens was created to encourage people to do two things: Appreciate birds and Help birds
- National Bird Day
- National Bird Day is a real holiday. Click on the link above to find the story.
Appreciate Birds
Easy things you can do
Pause to Notice Birds
Red-winged Blackbird, Female
Take Time to Look
Savannah Sparrow, at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, CA.
This bird blends in with the habitat so you'll have to pay careful attention to see one.
Look Under Shrubs
This small bird moves very quickly
Bewick's Wren
Look Carefully on the Ground
This bird forages on the ground
White-crowned Sparrow
Poll: Different Types of Brown
Notice Colors
Some birds are easier to see (when they decide to appear)
Common Yellowthroat, Male
Notice Blues
Western Bluebird, Male
Yes, I like Western Bluebirds.
Notice Yellows
Yellow Warbler
Poll: Colors
Caution: Birds Behaving Like People
Notice Romance
Mourning Doves
Poll: Bird Count
Binoculars Help
Optics4Birding
In case you want to talk to someone
- Optics4Birding
- This company has a complete selection and a very helpful staff.
They're also an authorized dealer for everything that they sell. This matters because then you know that you're buying a legitimate product with a US warranty (instead of a gray market clone).
I've bought three pairs of binoculars from them.
By the way, if you're pleased after talking with them, place an order with them.
I strongly recommend Optics4Birding.
Look Up
Western Bluebird, Female
You Might See a Bird in a Tree
Great Horned Owl, adult and juvenile
You Might See a Hummingbird Fly
Anna's Hummingbird
You Might See a Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
You Might See One of These
Double-crested Cormorant
You Might Even See an Osprey
Osprey soar above water, waiting to see a fish. Then they dive to catch the fish with their talons.
Poll: Osprey
Listen to Birds Sing
Lincoln's Sparrow
This little bird can have a lot to say.
Listen to Them Call
Mountain Quail
This bird is so talented he can sing on one foot with his eyes closed.
You can hear them call from far away.
Listen to Them Carry on
Red-winged Blackbird
These birds sing and sing and sing.
You Might Even Hear a Hawk
Poll: Bird Song
Put January 5 on your calendar for next year
Countdown to National Bird Day, 2013
Help Birds
Easy Things You Can Do
Feed Birds
Put bird feeders in your yard to attract and feed birds.
Important note: Never put dyes or food coloring in the food for hummingbirds. These chemicals make them sick.
Poll: Bird Feeders
Excellent Source of Products That Help Birds
- Wild Birds Unlimited
- There are more than 270 Wild Birds Unlimited stores in North America. Visit the one nearest you for bird feeders, bird food, and other products for birds.
Shopping Ideas
Bird feeders
Plant a Garden
A simple wild flower garden will attract and feed birds.
This garden took only a few minutes to scatter a $2.49 bag of seeds.
Wild Flowers
Let these flowers go to seed
Plant Berries
Western Bluebird, Female
Poll: Gardens
More Ways to Help Birds
Here are easy things you can do to help birds
Books on Birds
Poll: Organizations
One More Thing
Here's another way to help birds
Teach Children to Respect Birds
Good Habits Begin at Home
Birds are not toys. And they're not targets. They're an essential part of nature.
Birds are living creatures. Like you, they feel pain when hurt.
You can make a difference by advocating respect for birds and all living things. Do this by teaching the importance of nature. Emphasize that we depend upon our environment for our survival.
You can also refuse to provide your children with weapons. Or you can at least make sure these things are used for target sports instead of killing birds.
We teach values two ways: 1) By practicing the value, and 2) By showing appreciation when others apply it.
After all, you're raising children to be productive members of a sustainable future.
You Can Make a Difference
The American Bird Conservancy Guide to Bird Conservation
Amazon Price: $29.70 (as of 05/30/2012)
This book tells about birds at risk. And it tells about practical things you can do to save them.
There are many success stories about how people identified a problem, gained political support, and took action. As a result, they rescued birds from extinction. You can help, too.
I strongly recommend this book.
Preserving Nature, One Bird at a Time
About This Lens
I hope that these photos of birds will inspire a greater respect for nature. The more we learn about the incredible world around us, the more we appreciate its importance.
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Your Comments
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LaraineRose
Apr 1, 2012 @ 5:11 am | delete
- Another award winning lens! I'm beginning to expect that from you.
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virtualboy
Mar 29, 2012 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- this lens should win LOTD in my opinion
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AlokaRuwanpathirana
Apr 1, 2012 @ 4:10 am | delete
- Exactly!! :-)
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aquarian_insight
Mar 29, 2012 @ 11:23 am | delete
- What beautiful photos. I live in a flat in the middle of London, so only get to see pigeons and magpies regularly.
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srsddn
Mar 28, 2012 @ 4:48 am | delete
- I can imagine how near to nature you are by watching these wonderful photographs.
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AlleyCatLane
Mar 27, 2012 @ 10:58 pm | delete
- Wonderful photography as usual. Congrats on being highlighted by SquidHQ.
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KateHon
Mar 27, 2012 @ 11:00 am | delete
- I am now more educated about birds than I was before I read your lens! I recently visited a wildlife sanctuary which specialized in birds commonly found in SW Florida. Fascinating!! Thanks for your wonderful photos and thoughtful, insightful commentary, which helped me understand more about our feathered friends!
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flicker
Mar 26, 2012 @ 2:24 pm | delete
- Thank you so much for all the wonderful photos! I very much enjoyed them.
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VeseliDan
Mar 26, 2012 @ 2:33 am | delete
- Love your collection of bird photos! I will definitely celebrate National bird day!
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daria369
Mar 18, 2012 @ 10:03 am | delete
- I go out to take care of my plants and the birds often come to "play with me" and my dog and I love watching them. These days they are very loud, singing their hearts out to greet the spring and tell the whole world about love... Beautiful lens!! :)
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