10 Tips for Bird-Friendly Backyards and Communities

Every spring from March to June, billions of birds travel from their winter homes in the south to their summer breeding grounds as far north as the Arctic. They often fly at night, when skies are less turbulent, and air temperatures cooler for this high-energy exercise. Larger flocks are visible on radars; the green areas represent actual weather, which generally moves east; the diffuse blue circles are massive numbers of small birds, moving north.

You can do your part to help keep migrating birds safe from the many perils they encounter, including bright lights and tall buildings, cats and toxic lawns. Backyards and parks can become bird-friendly with a few simple steps. Click here to read Audubon magazine lists 10 Tips.