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Frequently Asked QuestionsI've found an injured bird. What should I do?
LAS does not take in injured birds. If you have any questions about injured wildlife, please check the All About Birds FAQs to see if your question can be answered. If not, contact one of these local wildlife rehabilitators. Evelyn Pickles Carson City and Dayton Accepts all bird groups and is known for her unusual ability to rehab bunnies. 775-246-0470 She has a good recording on her voicemail telling people what to do (and what NOT to do) with injured birds. Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, South Lake Tahoe Cheryl and Tom Milham and a staff of volunteers ALL bird groups and many difficult species including bear, beaver, otter, bobcat, and mergansers 530-577-2273 (530-577-CARE) What kind of bird is this?
What can I do to prevent birds from flying into windows?
Birds and Windows
ABC’s Collisions Program addresses the collision threat to birds through multiple strategies, including research to identify effective collision deterrents, education of architectural professionals through courses that qualify for continuing education credit, development and broad distribution of information resources, helping manufacturers create bird-friendly products, and actively promoting bird-friendly legislation. WHERE SHOULD I GO BIRDING IN NEVADA?
WHERE SHOULD I GO BIRDING IN CALIFORNIA?
WHEN SHOULD I PUT UP AND TAKE DOWN MY HUMMINGBIRD FEEDERS?
IT IS WINTER AND I STILL HAVE A HUMMINGBIRD AT MY FEEDER, ARE MY FEEDERS PREVENTING THE HUMMINGBIRDS FROM MIGRATING?
In our area, we do have Anna’s Hummingbirds that regularly overwinter here, so if you have one sticking around, don’t worry, your feeder isn’t keeping them from migrating south. If you wish to continue feeding your winter resident, there are heated hummingbird feeders for sale or just remember to bring the feeders in at night to prevent the nectar from freezing. If you don't want to deal with frozen feeders in the cold weather, you can take them down, the hummingbird will find food elsewhere. Read more about the Anna's Hummingbird, which has been expanding its range since the middle of the last century in response to more available feeders and nectar plants in suburban gardens here. WHERE CAN I SHARE MY BIRD PHOTOS?
We would love to see your bird photos! Send them into us here for a chance of them getting featured on our website or newsletter. I FOUND A BABY BIRD, WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH IT?
In the spring when baby birds are hatching and the parents are flying to and from the nest to feed their chicks, sometimes one or more of the chicks fall out, especially when they are first learning how to fly. The parents will be aware that their chick has fallen from the nest and they will continue to feed and take care of it until it learns how to fly better. Do not touch or disturb these sensitive fledglings! Learning to fly is a process for young birds, they don’t leave the nest as perfect fliers, falling is a normal part of this process.
If a healthy baby bird that has just fallen from the nest is handed over to a wildlife rehabilitator, you may be doing more harm than good. Baby birds are demanding and have unique needs that are not always able to be met by the rehabilitator, so your best option is to leave the bird alone and let the parents take care of it. Only registered wildlife rehabilitators can legally raise and take care of birds, so do not attempt to do so on your own. For more information on what to do if you find a baby bird, check out All About Birds, the National Audubon and the USFWS Determine if the baby bird is a nestling or a fledgling. Fledgling: no need to intervene, as these birds will continue to hop out of the nest and start their independence! Their parents are usually nearby watching. Observe from a distance. Nestling: sparsely feathered and incapable of hopping, walking or flitting, these baby birds will need some assistance. The nest is probably nearby. If you can find the nest, quickly and carefully return the baby bird to its home. Parent birds do not recognize their young by smell. Contrary to popular belief, they will not abandon the baby if it has been touched by humans. A wildlife rehabilitator can assist in unique circumstances that jeopardize the livelihood of the baby bird. I FOUND A BABY BIRDDetermine if the baby bird is a nestling or a fledgling.
Fledgling: no need to intervene, as these birds will continue to hop out of the nest and start their independence! Their parents are usually nearby watching. Observe from a distance. Nestling: sparsely feathered and incapable of hopping, walking or flitting, these baby birds will need some assistance. The nest is probably nearby. If you can find the nest, quickly and carefully return the baby bird to its home. Parent birds do not recognize their young by smell. Contrary to popular belief, they will not abandon the baby if it has been touched by humans. A wildlife rehabilitator can assist in unique circumstances that jeopardize the livelihood of the baby bird. I WANT TO FEED THE GEESE
Geese develop "angel wing," meaning they lose their ability to fly, when they're fed unnatural foods (bread, chips, etc.). Feed the local birds these items instead:
BIRD SAFETY & BIRDING ETHICS
ABA CODE OF BIRDING ETHICS
1. Promote the welfare of birds and their environment.
2. Respect the law, and the rights of others.
3. Ensure that feeders, nest structures, and other artificial bird environments are safe.
4. Group birding, whether organized or impromptu, requires special care. Each individual in the group, in addition to the obligations spelled out in Items #1 and #2, has responsibilities as a Group Member.
Please Follow this Code and Distribute and Teach it to Others E-BIRD GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING SENSITIVE SPECIES
We have posted this story again as a reminder of how to report sensitive species in eBird. As birders, we all love to see owls--they are beautiful, fascinating, and generally hard to come by. An encounter with an owl can be among the most memorable of birding experiences. In many places, however, roosting owls are vulnerable to disturbance, particularly in areas where owls are scarce and people are abundant! When owls are flushed from their secretive roosting spots they are frequently ‘mobbed’ by crows and jays, creating lots of commotion in the process, and drawing attention to species that rely on their cryptic plumage to help hide them from potential predators. If mobbing occurs frequently, the owls may abandon the roosting site. In the worst-case scenario, a larger predator like a Red-tailed Hawk or Great Horned Owl may be alerted to the presence of the smaller owls, and prey upon them. We use owls as an example of what might be considered a ‘sensitive species’, but these can change locally and regionally. So what steps should we take to avoid disturbing owls and sensitive species in general? And how does that relate to reporting these birds to eBird? Be a conscientious birder It’s up to each and every individual birder to ensure that they behave themselves in the field. The American Birding Association published a Birding Code of Ethics that should be followed by all birders (see below). eBird fully supports these recommendations and we are pleased that the great majority of birders follow this code. We encourage all birders to review these guidelines, and realize that they are established to help protect the birds we all love to watch! Moreover, take it upon yourself to understand the conservation concerns in your area, and be aware that your actions could impact birds negatively. Use bird conservation resources like local Audubon chapters and the American Bird Conservancy to learn more about the issues in your area. Be smart, be aware, and always keep the bird’s best interests in mind. How to report sensitive species to eBird eBird has a series of output tools that display information about birds. Our goal is to promote the exchange of information, and our tools are designed to help people share data. With that in mind, one must consider whether it is appropriate to report specifics about birds that could be considered sensitive. eBirders must take it upon themselves to understand the situation locally and to use their best judgment, as the status of a species may change from place to place. For example, Long-eared Owls are particularly vulnerable to human disturbance in their day roosts across the Northeast, but in the West they can occupy more remote areas away from potential problems. Here are a few ways to help protect sensitive species when reporting to eBird:
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