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Victory for Joshua Tree National Park
Credit: FWS/Ryan Hagerty Thousands of Audubon members living in Western states have won a victory over special interests trying to build a dump near Joshua Tree National Park. Last month, Audubon members responded in great numbers to an action alert that Joshua Tree National Park was threatened by what would have been the nation’s largest landfill just 2500 yards from the Park’s boundaries. Last November, a federal court rejected a land exchange that would have allowed the landfill plan to proceed. Just a few days ago, thanks to a huge public outcry from thousands of Audubon members and other concerned citizens, the Department of Interior backed away from plans to appeal the court decision, acknowledging the importance of a healthy environment to the communities, businesses, tourists—and birds!—that value a national park over a garbage dump.
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Definitely Try Moving Water in Your Bird Bath
Moving water in a bird bath is where it’s at!Bird baths really are the best way to attract more birds. If you’re fairly new to the wonderful hobby of backyard birding, maybe a feeder or two graces your yard now. You know it’s great when a new bird visits, and the simple fun of watching their behavior.
By adding a bird bath, a great oasis has begun for your fathered friends. A fresh water source is a must for all bird species. Birds who may never stop at a feeder, or use a birdhouse will visit a bird bath.
In order for birds to bathe and wade comfortably, the optimal depth is about two inches. If the bath is deeper, try placing a large rock in the center for birds to perch.
Accessories like solar bath fountains, drippers, and water wigglers are a super way to liven up existing baths too. The sight and sound of moving water is a magnet for birds, they’ll flock to the bath! Moving water tends to stay cleaner for longer periods too. The other excellent advantage of moving water is that it thwarts mosquito population. Huh? It’s a known fact that mosquitoes can not lay eggs in moving water, so there’s no worries of standing water to act as breeding ground for the tiny pests.
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Add Bird Baths…for So Many Reasons!
Forget the old, cumbersome concrete baths of yesterday! They tend to crack over time, they’re harder to clean, and they weigh a ton!Today, bird baths can be works of art for your yard. Unique yard decor in vibrant colors and durable materials, that hold up well and are much easier to clean. Plus they’re the absolute best bird attractors.
More than pretty yard pieces, bird baths are the best way to attract more songbirds. Many who don’t bother with houses or feeders will visit bird baths. In fact, a fresh water source is the number one way to attract birds. The key is in keeping the water fresh for feathered friends. Every few days should be sufficient for cleanings.
Whether a pedestal, hanging, or deck-mounted bath, pick one that you know will be easy to maintain, as it will benefit birds and your viewing experience. Another factor is knowing if you’ll need a bird bath heater during cold months, as a bird’s need for fresh water is not seasonal…it’s year-round.
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