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    Hey… Today is National Bird Day!

    Working to end the use of animals in science-The merican Anti-vivisection Society (AAVS)

     

    AAVS sponsors National Bird DayT

    American Anti-Vivisection Society sponsors National Bird Day!
    Take the short quiz & get the feathered friends screen saver!

    Birds are fascinating animals. They can be found in every color imaginable. Most fly, some swim. A few have wings that span several feet, while others only inches. The song of some can rival the beauty of a seasoned musician. And their courtship displays can be so elaborate, they can turn any girl’s, er, bird’s head.

    Like dogs and cats, birds are sentient creatures, but some turn a blind eye towards these animals, as the majority have little, if any, legal protection. AAVS has worked hard on their behalf, and we still do. In fact, AAVS was successful in our efforts to persuade the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include at least some birds under the protections of the Animal Welfare Act, and we continue to fight for the regulations that will help ensure their humane care and treatment. We know you appreciate birds just as much as AAVS.

    There are 9,800 bird species…and every one of them is special and unique. But how much do you know about birds? Take our quiz and find out. Get every answer correct and you’ll win a free screen-saver that celebrates our feathered friends!

    National Bird Day Sponsored by the American Anti Vivisection Society

     

     

    American Anti-Vivisection Society
    801 Old York Road, Suite 204
    Jenkintown, PA 19046

    [email protected] | 215-887-0816 | www.aavs.org

    Who are they? AAVS works to end the use of animals in science.

  • Bird Accessories,  Squirrel Baffle,  Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder,  Uncategorized

    add a squirrel baffle and forget about it!

    When placed properly, a squirrel baffle works!Whether you feed squirrels or not (yes, many folks actually do) the last place you want to see them is in your bird feeders… period!  And inevitably, no matter how much you feed the critters, they’ll still go for your birdseed.

    The only surefire way we’ve ever witnessed to keep them at bay is by installing a decent squirrel baffle. It’s a one-time investment that promises you’ll never have to deal with the issue again. Some people “grease” their poles, and this may work for a while, but it becomes a continuous chore.

    Cylinder and cone shaped baffles are most common foSelf locking squirrel baffle allows for easy placement on any standard poler feeder poles. Say you have a shepherd’s hook and the baffle won’t fit around the top or the bottom ground stake? No problem – many of the cone baffles actually open and lock, allowing for placement on the fanciest, and curviest of poles.

    A hanging baffle is best suited iThe Mandarin Hanging Squirrel Baffle also acts as weather guardf your feeder’s suspended from a tree limb or branch. Baffles like these do double duty, acting as weather guards to protect both food and dining birds from the elements. But be careful, not all weather guards are hefty enough to qualify as an effective squirrel baffle.

    You can even try to make your own baffle with a few supplies from a home improvement store. Stovepipe type baffles have plans available online, Just do a search “stovepipe baffle”. They can be made from sheet metal or PVC pipe.

    Whatever type of baffle you may choose, feeder placement is the key! Make sure there is no horizontal “launch” point for squirrels to jump from, and if hanging, be sure the bottom of the feeder is at least five to six feet from the ground. So heed these precautions… as squirrels’ acrobatic stealth is nothing short of amazing!