World Migratory Bird Day is a UN event, annually held on the second weekend of May. The theme for 2020 is “Birds Connect Our World” to highlight the importance of conserving and restoring the ecological connectivity and integrity of ecosystems that support the natural movements of migratory birds and that are essential for their survival and well-being.
Let's celebrate this day while keeping social distancing by doing some bird-related activities. Here are a few ideas to reach nature and relieve stress during the quarantine.
- Make a recycled bird feeder. You can turn your yard into a bird-friendly place simply from a plastic bottle, orange peel, coffee can, or even a toilet roll!
https://www.lifegate.com/people/lifestyle/bird-feeders-recycled-materials - Build a recycled birdhouse or birdbath. Use old boots, vintage teapot, old lamps, etc. to create nice homes and provide clean water for birds.
https://www.lushome.com/15-smart-recycling-ideas-making-unique-birdhouses
https://www.thespruce.com/diy-bird-baths-4172975 - Eat bird-friendly foods. There are many food choices now such as coffee, beef, rice, and beer, etc. that can improve habitat for people and birds on earth.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/7-bird-friendly-foods-to-put-in-your-pantry/ - Make your windows safer for birds. One billion birds die from window strikes each year in the United States alone. Use bird tapes, zen curtains, or one-way transparent film to make the building safer for birds.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/why-birds-hit-windows-and-how-you-can-help-prevent-it/ - Reduce and reuse plastics. Birds mistake plastics for food and often die being trapped in plastic waste or fishing line. Here are a few tips we can do to beat plastic pollution together.
https://www.audubon.org/news/eight-easy-ways-reduce-your-plastic-waste - Spread the word and educate others. Write articles to raise awareness and tell the importance of protecting migratory birds and the habitats they need to survive or join online events.
https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/2020/birds-connect-our-world
Do it for birds! Birds need you!
