Take Action to Help Wild Birds
There are things you, as an individual, can do to help wild birds. Since 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion breeding birds. The birds need our help. Below are simple things you can do to make a difference.
Keep Cats Indoors
The American Bird Conservancy estimates that in the United States 2.4 billion birds are killed by cats annually. Both free-roaming pet cats and feral cats are responsible for this depredation. We at the Sacramento Audubon Society believe this is a problem that can’t be ignored. Read more
Turn Out the Lights
As part of the Pacific Flyway, millions of birds make their way through Sacramento and the Central Valley every year. Many of these remarkable migrations occur under the cover of darkness. Artificial lights attract and disorient migrating birds, throwing them off their natural migration path and needlessly exhausting them. Read more
Create a Bird Friendly Garden
Native Gardening creates habitats that support a wide variety of birds. Adapted to local environmental conditions, native plants require less water, are pest resistant and generally low maintenance. Resources for creating bird friendly gardens
Make Your Windows Safer
We’ve all heard the sad sound of a bird striking the window. This of course can be fatal. Sometimes a bird can be only stunned; but it’s hard to tell if there are also internal injuries. First, take measures to protect the bird from further harm from predators. Then, contact a wildlife rehabilitation facility for instructions. One such facility that is located in the northern Sacramento area is Sacramento Wildlife Care Association. Their hotline is 916-965-9453.
There are numerous products for sale and DIY solutions to help prevent birds hitting your windows. The American Bird Conservancy (ABC) provides information on a number of these products. Learn more at the ABC Website or check out this article from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Buy Bird Friendly Coffee and More
Imagine if the 45 million bird fans in the US started buying Bird-Friendly coffee or maple syrup or rice? Sustainable farming practices not only benefit birds but all of us. Use the power of your purchases to make a difference.
Share Your Passion
Before you can care you have to be aware. Help others experience the joy of birding by inviting a friend to join you on a birding field trip. Sacramento Audubon Society offers field trips to suit a variety of birders and birding abilities, and visits a large range of birding locations. Find a Field Trip
Volunteer with Sacramento Audubon Society
Sacramento Audubon Society is an entirely volunteer-run organization. One-time and longer term commitments are available. Contact the President of Sacramento Audubon to get more information on volunteering with the Sacramento Audubon Society. Volunteer Opportunities
Sign-up to Receive Sacramento Audubon Action Alerts
Receive timely email notifications about local critical issues concerning wild birds and their habitats. Sign-up for Action Alerts by entering your name and email address in the form below. This is an opportunity for you to do your part to effect change in the wildlife conservation arena. (Alerts are gleaned from various sources and information is provided for your consideration and possible action). Previously, Sacramento Audubon Action Alerts have helped save local raptors by advocating for the removal of poisonous bait boxes from Haggin Oaks Golf Course, near Del Paso Regional Park. You can help with similar causes by signing up to receive Action Alerts.
Action Alert Sign-up
Be an Advocate for Conservation
Local Issues That Need Your Support
Preserve the Kassis Property Open Space. One of the last wildlife sanctuaries along the Lower American River is in danger of disappearing forever. Sign the Save the American River Association (SARA) petition to save this space.
National Issues That Need Your Support
Defend the Migratory Bird Protection Act. Don’t let oil and energy companies have a free pass to kill birds.
Support the Bird-Safe Buildings Act that will require public buildings to incorporate bird-friendly building designs and materials.
Help Revert Grassland Bird Declines. Since 1970, we have lost more than half of grassland birds in the U.S. and Canada.
Save Birds from Plastic Waste. Tell Congress to pass the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act.
You can be an advocate for conservation. It only takes a few minutes. Visit National Audubon’s Action Center for information on National Issues that need your support.