Birdfeeding: Friends of a Feather Flock Together

National Pollinator Week is June 15-21. In most places, this is a poor time of year to plant a pollinator garden. However, many summer flowers are blooming, so it's a great time to visit pollinator gardens or other wildlife sites in your area to look for pollinators. You could also collect seeds that have set from spring-flowering plants, many of which will be ripe by now.



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Pollinator Week

Today is International Respect for Chickens Day.

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Today is Audubon Day.  Here are some ideas about gardening for birds.

Today is Draw a Bird Day. You don't need to be "an artist" for this. Your drawing (or painting, or whatever) does not have to be fancy. Just squiggle out a bird!

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Homes for Birds Week – February 9-15, 2026

Homes for Birds Week is observed every year during the second full week in February. This year, it takes place from February 9 to 15. It is a week aimed at promoting and enhancing biodiversity by encouraging people to build and set up nest boxes for birds. Though nest boxes have existed since ancient times, the modern nest box didn’t come onto the scene until the early 19th century. It was invented by the British conservationist, Charles Waterton. Nest boxes are vital in preserving birdlife, which in turn, maintains a balanced ecosystem.

Note that birds will start migrating soon. If you want to offer shelter, you need to get it up before they arrive.

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Join the Christmas Bird Count from December 14-January 5. This is a popular piece of citizen science. To participate, see a map of active circles to find one near you. If you're inside one, you can also count birds at your own feeders.

Are you taking pictures of birds in your locale? Share them on birdfeeding and see what other folks have in their areas.

WHEN IS WORLD MIGRATORY BIRD DAY? ¿CUÁNDO ES EL DÍA MUNDIAL DE LAS AVES MIGRATORIAS?

World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday in May (May 10th in 2025) as migratory birds journey to nesting sites and on the second Saturday in October (October 11th in 2025) as they return to wintering areas. Because birds do not all migrate at the same time and to provide the opportunity to observe birds on stopover sites as they journey, however, we encourage you to celebrate when the timing is best at your location. WMBD programs and events are hosted nearly every month of the year.

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Celebrate International Bat Night August 30-31.

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May is Garden for Wildlife Month. Here are some ways to celebrate it.

If you can do only one thing, plant an oak tree! They support over 2000 species of birds, insects, and other wildlife. There is some oak species suitable for most locales.

Let's go get our hands dirty!

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