by Judy Ann Davis
For
me, feeding the birds is a natural stress-free and entertaining
activity. There is nothing more exciting then to see a new species
of bird appear at your feeder or to see the colorful finches, cardinals,
and
blue jays mingle with the common song sparrow that sings a cheery tune
in the
bushes outside the windows. Often, when I write my books, I insert the song of a bird or a specific bird call in the story to make the setting seem more real.
It is estimated that one-third of the U.S. adult population feeds wild birds in their backyards. For many, it’s a fun activity that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike and encourages bird watching as a hobby. It also allows wild birds a supplement to their natural diet of weed seeds and insects while offering entertainment and relaxation for the human population.
In 1994, Congressman John Porter, of Illinois, introduced a resolution to recognize February as National Bird Feeding Month. This is the time, in cold climates, when many birds need the most help with their food supplies as well as a place to find available water.
For young children, bird feeding and watching, is an excellent educational experience. They can identify the different species of birds, use a field guide, learn the feeding and living habits of birds, do research projects and reports, and most of all—have a pleasant interaction with adults. With the use of a digital camera, they can chronicle the various types of birds with pictures, learning the skill of photography as well.
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| Finches and Woodpecker |
It is estimated that one-third of the U.S. adult population feeds wild birds in their backyards. For many, it’s a fun activity that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike and encourages bird watching as a hobby. It also allows wild birds a supplement to their natural diet of weed seeds and insects while offering entertainment and relaxation for the human population.
In 1994, Congressman John Porter, of Illinois, introduced a resolution to recognize February as National Bird Feeding Month. This is the time, in cold climates, when many birds need the most help with their food supplies as well as a place to find available water.
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| Cardinal |
For young children, bird feeding and watching, is an excellent educational experience. They can identify the different species of birds, use a field guide, learn the feeding and living habits of birds, do research projects and reports, and most of all—have a pleasant interaction with adults. With the use of a digital camera, they can chronicle the various types of birds with pictures, learning the skill of photography as well.
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| Song Sparrow |
If you’ve not tried bird feeding as a hobby, give it
a whirl. It’s like having your own wildlife reality show where the characters change
every few minutes and their antics and songs keep you entertained.
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