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Bird is the word! ~ Our unique bird life needs help too!

9/10/2017

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Let's see what we can do to protect our birds ~ whose lives and habitats have literally been turned upside down by storms. Lets try to help them recover: it’s the least we can do! 
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Scaly Naped Pigeon ~ Image taken by Ingrid Zagers Z.ePhotography
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Gray Kingbird ~ Image take by Kai Wulf
After the storm most birds are essentially homeless, likely their chances of survival are not good. The direct impact of the storm includes loss of food resources, loss of nests or roost sites and an increased risk of predation.

​What can we as humans do? 

Short Term:
One important way is by providing food.
Hang up bird feeders,  including hummingbird feeders and bird seed. This can help birds survive until their natural foods recover. 
We should not forget water either!
Set up a bird bath for them - there is usually either too much or too little water available after a storm. Birds need plenty of clean water to recondition their battered feathers and of course, to drink. Birds do get dehydrated quite quickly, especially in the hot weather. 
Longer Term:
We should also try to replant as soon as possible. 
Both slow and fast growing native plants and trees to provide shelter, food, and nesting sites.
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Nesting female Antillean Crested Hummingbird ~ Image take by Kai Wulf
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Feeding Banana Quits ~ Image take by Kai Wulf
As humans are rebuilding their lives, birds have to struggle on with theirs too. It will take time to restore some kind of normality. Fortunately, like humans, birds are remarkably resilient and they can (and do) bounce back! ​
DIY Bird Feeders
DIY Humming Bird Feeders
DIY Bird Bath
Hummingbird nectar recipe: 
4 cups of sugar 
1 gallon water
Boil the sugar and water till it makes a syrup

​Don't serve it hot to the birds :) 

Recipe from Binke van Es (Caribbean Birding Trail level 4 certified Guide) 
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9/30/2017 07:32:56 am

I'm rather interested in joining in spreading awareness about these birds. It's best to help them find a home for their own safety. Most of the poachers nowadays only hunt for fun and nothing more. Some of the creatures you've posted are on the verge of being endangered. I'll try to share this post and gain the attention of more people in the social media.

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3/24/2021 06:31:25 pm

This is a greaat post thanks

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