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 How can you help birds?

• Plant native species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses: native plants provide food for native birds, pollinators, and other beneficial insects.

• Make your home or other building safer for birds by taking steps to treat your windows to reduce building collisions. Learn how to make your home safer for birds with our Bird Collision Reduction Toolkits!

• Turn off lights between dawn and dusk, especially during fall and spring migration seasons.

• Leave your leaves alone as insects (aka bird food!) rely on the habitat fallen leaves provide, especially over the winter months. Dead leaves also decompose creating compost that can improve soil structure and fertility.

• If you own a rural property, encourage fencerows, un-mowed ditches, and natural areas to help feed and provide habitat for birds.

• If you live in an apartment, set out a balcony pot of native plants to help feed insects that help feed birds.

• Discontinue using pesticides and herbicides, which kill insects and the plants that many birds rely on for food.

• Protect and restore habitats such as woodlands, wetlands, and native meadows where birds live and breed.

• Grab a pair of binoculars and get outside to enjoy the birds in your area. You can even participate in bird monitoring programs like eBird or Christmas Bird Counts.

• Visit one of the 30 Urban Bird Treaty Cities in the U.S. and see how communities are coming together on a wide range of bird conservation, science, education, and recreational activities.

• Buy a Federal Duck Stamp! By purchasing a Federal Duck Stamp, you’re making a direct impact on the future of America’s wetlands, ensuring they remain healthy and thriving for generations to come. It’s one of the easiest and most effective ways to support wildlife conservation.

• Take pride in the important contribution you are making to birds in your community and tell others about your passion for conservation!

From: https://www.fws.gov/story/2026-01/world-migratory-bird-day-2026