


This means that any birds that feed off of pests or seeds that have come into contact with this chemical slowly accumulate fatal amounts of the chemical within their bloodstreams. See also Brazil Puts A 60-Day Ban On Land Clearance Blazes As Damage Control Measure For Amazon Fires However, these food sources for birds can be tampered with by using chemicals for pest control.Ĭhemical pesticides such as Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), while very effective as pesticides, do not organically decompose quickly and can be passed from pest to bird. Some birds feed of the same grains as well. These rodents feed off of grain and cereals that they find in the open. Many bird species predate on smaller rodents and animals to sustain themselves. The problem can be contained by ensuring that the pets remain indoors and are unable to attack the birds. This harms the population of the birds, which can be devastating in the case of endangered species. Keep the Pets IndoorsĬats and other house pets are fond of hunting smaller animals, especially birds. This is best served by using decals and frosted glass, allowing the birds to avoid the glass. This usually leads to death after birds accidentally crash on the windows.īirds may also encounter life-ending injuries such as broken wings and necks.
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Mark Windowsīirds tend to hit windows because they cannot see them as an obstruction. Make Donations and Volunteer at Conservation ParksĢ5 Ultimate Ways To Conserve and Protect Birds 1. Raise Awareness on Proper Waste Management (as it concerns waterways) Learn and Obey the Hunting Laws of Your Region Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (global warming increases pest numbers that kill birds such as ticks) Vote Against the Use of Chemical Pesticides
