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Birding ethics

The birds come first.

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Good birding means watching without causing harm.

Guidelines

  • Keep your distance, especially from nests
  • Don't use recordings to lure birds during nesting season
  • Never touch or move nests, eggs or chicks
  • Leave feathers and nests where they are; most native birds, nests and feathers are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
  • For injured birds, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator

General information only. Keep feeders clean and never disturb nests. Open Meadow Daily isn't paid by any store or brand.