Living Bird-Friendly

In addition to their beauty, birds play an incredibly important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. You can do your part to help birds by following these five steps to make your home and yard more bird-friendly!

1) STOP THE ‘THUNK’

Birds are confused by transparent and reflective glass. You can prevent collisions by treating your exterior glass surfaces with decals, films, stickers, paint, or screens. Learn more at abcbirds.org

2) REDUCE ARTIFICIAL LIGHT

Most migratory birds in Connecticut migrate at night, using cues in the night sky like the moon and stars. Keep your lights dimmed or on timers, so birds can safely find their way. Dark skies are a necessary part of a healthy ecosystem. Learn more at lightsoutct.org

3) USE SMART RODENT CONTROL

Help owls, hawks, and other birds of prey by choosing safe alternatives to rat poison (anticoagulant rodenticides). Remember, raptors are an important part of the food chain. Learn more at aplacecalledhoperaptors.com/alternatives-to-rodenticides/

4) PLANT NATIVES

By planting species native to CT, you provide birds with their natural food source in the form of local seeds, nuts, berries, insects, and nectar! Learn more at pollinator-pathway.org/fairfield

5) GO PESTICIDE FREE!

Many bird species rely on insects, nectar, and berries as primary nourishment, to gain strength after migration and feed their young. Help create a clean food web in your yard! Learn more at pollinator-pathway.org/fairfield

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