Conservation

By feeding birds, you are already helping to increase the chance of survival for birds in your area. But there are other ways to contribute, from assisting with citizen science efforts like annual backyard bird counts, to participating in events with your local Audubon society chapter.

Learn how you can make a big impact in bird conservation efforts—even with shockingly simple daily life changes.

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The Birding Effect

The Birding Effect is the impact birds have on our everyday lives that we don’t even realize—everything from the coffee you drink to the ways birds help in food production and disease and insect control. Take a closer look at the many benefits of birds in our daily lives!

40+ Things You Can Do Today to Protect Bird Habitats

You can protect the habitats of wild birds by making conscious decisions to lower your chemical footprint, reduce waste and donate to preservation causes.

Climate Change is a Bird Emergency

Scientists have noted alarming trends related to climate change's effects on migratory birds, from mass starvation to increasing frequency of window strikes. Discover what you can do to help wild birds impacted by climate change.

How Birds Benefit and Protect the Environment

Birds benefit the environment by removing disease-prone carcasses, eating bugs, caching seeds and helping to maintain ecological balance.

3 Easy Ways You Can Live a Bird-Friendly Lifestyle

Start living a bird-friendly lifestyle today by drinking bird friendly coffee, keeping your cat indoors and avoiding the use of pesticides in your yard.

How Birds Survive Devastating Storms—and How You Can Help Them

Birds have impressive tactics to stay warm, dry and safe during harsh weather. Learn what you can do to help birds survive storms.