Bird-Friendly Living

Cinnamon Teal at the Bear River Mifws.brmbr_.cinnamon.teal.jpggratory Bird Refuge Anas cyanoptera Courtesy US FWS

Cinnamon Teal at the
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
Anas cyanoptera
Courtesy US FWS

The choices we make daily, at home, at work, and in our communities, can help create a safer, healthier world for birds. Living bird-friendly means taking thoughtful steps to reduce the hazards birds face and to create spaces where they can thrive.

Whether it’s designing bird-safe buildings, planting native vegetation, or making mindful consumer choices, everyone can play a part in protecting birds and the ecosystems we share.

Contents on this and Associated Pages:
  • Cats Inside Page
    • Keep cats indoors or safely contained. It’s better for both birds and cats.
  • Dark Skies Page
    • Support dark skies. Reducing light pollution helps migrating birds navigate safely.
  • Grow Native for Birds Page
    • Grow native plants. Native trees, shrubs, and flowers provide food, nesting materials, and shelter for birds year-round.
  • Pesticides Page
    • Avoid harmful chemicals. Use integrated pest management to minimize pesticide use and protect birds and insects.
  • Protect Birds Against Window Strikes Page
    • Prevent window collisions. Make your windows visible to birds to reduce deadly strikes.
  • Protecting Against Plastic Polution Page
    • Reduce plastic waste. Small actions like saying no to single-use plastics, protect birds from pollution.
  • Smithsonian Bird Friendly Coffee Page
    • Choose bird-friendly products. Buying Smithsonian Bird Friendly® Coffee supports sustainable farms that provide safe habitats for migratory birds.
  • Wilderness Stewardship Page
    • Living bird-friendly doesn’t stop at home. Join community efforts in urban and wilderness stewardship from volunteering in habitat restoration projects to supporting bird-safe building policies. Every action helps create a network of safe, thriving habitats for birds across our region.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation
    • Review rehabilitation resources across the state
  • Wildlife Mortality
    • Report bird mortalities both for West Nile Virus and for Window Strikes to help reduce both

    Start Where You Are


    At home:

    In your community:

    Take It Beyond Your Backyard

    Living bird-friendly doesn’t stop at home. Join community efforts in urban and wilderness stewardship from volunteering in habitat restoration projects to supporting bird-safe building policies. Every action helps create a network of safe, thriving habitats for birds across our region.

    Bird-Friendly Bingo


    Bird-friendly Bingo Card, Courtesy and copyright Meg Kast, Designer

    Bird-friendly Bingo Card Key
    Courtesy & © Meg Kast, Designer

    Did you receive a Bird-Friendly Bingo card at one of our events? Learn more about what each image means: View the Bird-Friendly Bingo Key
    Together, small changes add up to big impacts for birds. Start today, right where you are!

    Resources


    Bridgerland Audubon Pages

    National Audubon Pages

    Other Resources