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BIRD-FRIENDLY LIFE

Take these simple steps to help birds and you'll also help many other species—including people. Here are simple ways to live a bird-friendly (and Earth-friendly) life.

  • Keep Cats Indoors When you keep your cat inside or on a leash, you’re helping prevent a top cause of bird deaths. You’re also helping your cat and people too! Learn more. >>
    Keep Cats Indoors
  • Birds fly into windows by the millions, with each U.S. home likely killing two birds each year. Here are tested, effective solutions for every situation. >>
    Stop Birds from Hitting Windows
  • If you love birds and drink coffee, here’s a great way to help: Buy “bird-friendly” coffee to protect habitat! >>
    Buy Bird-friendly Coffee
  • Many pesticides kill more than pests. Some so-called pests—like caterpillars—provide important food for birds. More about pesticides. >>
    Avoid Use of Pesticides
  • Planting "natives" —plants that evolved in your area—helps feed the birds and reconnect the web of life. >>
    Go Native with Your Landscaping
  • If you can plant just one tree, consider a native oak. They're the ultimate bird-food providers! >>
    Plant a Tree

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