Birdfeeders

Yes, we have hanging bird feeders, ground feeders, nectar feeders, etc. in our yards to do what we can to help the declining bird populations, but the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is fully involved in many conservation efforts. According to their mailer which I just received, they are involved in moving international conservation efforts forward, they are working on new tools and technologies to find and monitor the world’s most rare animals, from birds to forest elephants and sponsor educational programs and science projects to promote the importance of conservation. Did you know that the number of birds migrating across the Gulf of Mexico has decreased by more than 50% since the 1960s? This is a horrifying statistic. The Eastern Meadowlark has declined by 70% since 1966. We all need to keep our yards as bird friendly as possible, and certainly our hanging bird feeders are helpful, but supporting this organization is important and inexpensive. Please visit their website www.allaboutbirds.org to learn more about them and add your support.