{"id":9400,"date":"2014-04-18T06:05:43","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T06:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/?p=9400"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:36:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:36:01","slug":"7-ways-can-helps-birds-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/7-ways-can-helps-birds-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways You Can Help Birds And The Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_44129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44129\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44129\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/earth-space-view-px-11009-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"view of Earth from space showing North and Central America\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/earth-space-view-px-11009-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/earth-space-view-px-11009-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/earth-space-view-px-11009-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/earth-space-view-px-11009.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/earth-planet-space-world-universe-11009\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WikiImages\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As far as holidays go, Easter rules supreme during spring. But there\u2019s another annual event that bird lovers can help celebrate \u2014\u00a0Earth Day, which takes place on April 22 each year. Earth Day is celebrated in more than 192 countries, and events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection.<\/p>\n<p>While most bird enthusiasts are inclined to recycle (e.g. newspaper for cage liner, cardboard boxes and shredded paper for bird toys), there is more we can do to help the environment. In honor of Earth Day, here are seven ways bird lovers can make a difference in our own neighborhoods and abroad.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Grow a bird-friendly backyard.<\/h2>\n<p>With urban crawl comes shrinking food sources for wild birds. Help a birdie out by turning your yard into a wild bird foraging ground. Research online or check with your local wild bird supply store to match the right plants and shrubs with the birds in your area. \u00a0An added benefit? Insect control; birds feeding in your backyard will also dine on insects they come across!<\/p>\n<h2><b><\/b>2. Plant a tree.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44131\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44131\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/planting-tree-px-9742383-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"close up on woman's hands planting a tree in field\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/planting-tree-px-9742383-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/planting-tree-px-9742383-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/planting-tree-px-9742383-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/planting-tree-px-9742383.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/tree-planting-woman-planting-tree-9742383\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voluntouring\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trees help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which helps fight pollution. They also help prevent soil erosion, and better yet, they provide roosting spots and nesting sites for wild birds. Name your tree in honor of your feathered friend.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Update your lighting to energy-efficient bulbs.<\/h2>\n<p>Better yet, update the lighting around your bird\u2019s cage to full-spectrum lighting. Full-spectrum light helps your bird\u2019s body to properly utilize calcium, which outdoor birds get via natural sunlight. According to some sources, full-spectrum bulbs last 10,000 hours longer that conventional light bulbs; fewer light bulbs, healthier lighting for your bird!<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, natural sunlight filtered through glass is too diluted to reap its health benefits, so placing your bird\u2019s cage near a window won\u2019t do the trick. So let your pet bird enjoy time outdoors (take the appropriate safety measures such as having him in a carrier, travel cage or on a harness).<\/p>\n<h2>4. Leave your car at home.<\/h2>\n<p>Walk or bike to the store for your bird\u2019s produce; you\u2019ll fit in your daily exercise and reduce your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<h2>5. BYOB, as in Bring Your Own Bag when shopping.<\/h2>\n<p>Do you really need that store-supplied plastic bag to bring home a single item, like a box of dry spaghetti? As your purchase makes its way down the checkout conveyor belt, tell the cashier you\u2019ve got your own bag or you don\u2019t need a bag at all.<\/p>\n<h2><b><\/b>6. One-up the \u201cshop locally\u201d mantra by planting your own garden.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44132\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44132\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/garden-px-4267063-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"close up on lettuce growing in garden\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/garden-px-4267063-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/garden-px-4267063-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/garden-px-4267063-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/garden-px-4267063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/salad-self-cultivation-fresh-4267063\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">filmbetrachter\/Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can\u2019t get any more local than that, combine that with the fact that bird\u2019s love fresh produce, and you\u2019ve got a win-win situation.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Book an eco-tour.<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_44134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44134\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44134\" src=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cockatoos-in-wild-un-KaNvPPzCoIw-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"flock of sulphur-crested cockatoos walking on ground\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cockatoos-in-wild-un-KaNvPPzCoIw-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cockatoos-in-wild-un-KaNvPPzCoIw-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cockatoos-in-wild-un-KaNvPPzCoIw-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lafeber.com\/pet-birds\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cockatoos-in-wild-un-KaNvPPzCoIw.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/parrots-on-grass-field-KaNvPPzCoIw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelli McClintock\/Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you have a tax refund coming your way, consider using your windfall to book an eco-tour. You might even find one in or around your bird\u2019s native habitat. Even if far-off travel is not in your plans, there are many worthy parrot conservation projects to donate to.<\/p>\n<p>After a day of planting and walking instead of driving, it\u2019s time to celebrate! Make some eco-friendly snacks\u00a0to share with your bird, like a trail mix of almonds, dried cranberry, sunflower, and coconut shavings. Or, as you wait for your garden to grow, hit the local farmer\u2019s market for some locally grown produce and make a veggie tray with your bird.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s an annual event that bird lovers can help celebrate \u2014 Earth Day, which takes place on April 22 each year. 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