Short Wave Life Kit: Help Save The North American Bird Population
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Feb 20, 2023 Explore the critical role birds play as indicators of environmental health. Discover alarming statistics about their declining populations and hear inspiring stories of personal passion for avian life. Learn practical strategies to create safer habitats for birds, including solutions for outdoor cats and window collisions. Dive into the impact of bird feeders and migration tracking tools like BirdCast. Finally, get involved in local conservation efforts through citizen science projects and community engagement.
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Miyoko's Bird Origin Story
- Miyoko Chu's interest in birds began in Chinatown.
- She cried seeing birds for sale, so her dad bought some, sparking her lifelong passion.
Bird Population Decline
- North American bird populations have declined by almost 3 billion breeding adults since 1970.
- Common birds like sparrows, blackbirds, finches, and warblers are most affected.
Birds as Indicators
- Birds serve as indicators of environmental health.
- Their decline signals problems in our shared environment, impacting human health.