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Unique Birdhouses Show Love for Valentine’s Day
Stumped for something different this Valentine’s Day? Forget the flowers…they die in a few days. Chocolates are gone in a few days too, plus they make ya fat. Think of your feathered friends who visit daily and give those great little moments of escape when you take the time to wat
ch them. Their sweet songs and vibrant plumage allows some of life’s simple pleasures for nature lovers and birders.Spring isn’t too far off and nesting season will start again, the cycle of life. Help out feathered friends by providing shelter for roosting and places to raise their young. Unique birdhouses make wonderful and long lasting gifts that will be used year after year. They give back to nature
by providing real, and much needed nesting sites for wild birds.Totally fun and functional, the designs are some of the most unusual you’ve ever seen, with clean outs and proper drainage, they’re nest sites your birds would be proud to call home!
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Nominate a ‘Kind Kid’ in American Humane’s Contest
Be Kind to Animals® Kid ContestContest Highlights Be Kind to Animals Week®, May 2-8, 2010
DENVER, Feb. 1, 2010 – The American Humane Association is already preparing to celebrate Be Kind to Animals Week®, which will take place May 2-8, 2010. A highlight of the event is American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals™ Kid Contest, which recognizes humane leaders of tomorrow by honoring kids who make a difference for animals today.
The Be Kind to Animals initiative began in 1915 to recognize and promote compassion, empathy and the bond between people and animals. The event is the oldest animal-related event in the nation that fosters humane principles by encouraging adults and children to maintain compassionate attitudes toward animals.
American Humane is seeking nominations of kids, ages 6 to 17, who are working hard in their communities to improve the welfare of animals. The 2010 winners will be announced during Be Kind to Animals Week®, May 2-8, 2010.
During the first week of May and always, American Humane urges people to be kind to animals. Suggested activities include:
· Volunteer at a local animal shelter or support a shelter financially.
· Get informed about policies and legislation that can impact the animals in your community and throughout the country.
· Register to receive legislative Action Alerts from American Humane at www.americanhumane.org — and speak out for animals with just the click of a mouse.
Anyone nominating a young person for the Be Kind to Animals™ Kid Contest must be 18 or older and the child’s legal guardian or have written permission from the child’s guardian. No purchase is necessary. Contest rules and nomination forms can be found at www.americanhumane.org/bkaw.. Nominations must either be submitted online or mailed and received between Feb. 1 and April 15, 2010. Nominees must be between the ages of 6 and 17 at the time of nomination and will be divided into two age groups: 6 to 12 and 13 to 17. One Grand Prize winner and one runner-up will be selected from each group. Grand Prize winners will each receive $1,000. All winners and runners-up will be featured in American Humane press materials and on American Humane’s website. Winners will be announced during Be Kind to Animals Week®, May 2-8, 2010. For more ideas about celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week® and for the complete contest rules, visit www.americanhumane.org/bkaw.
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A Bird Feeder Pole with Built In Baffle
There are standard bird feeder poles found at garden centers and discount stores, you know the metal ones with ground stakes? They have an arm or two for hanging feeders or flower baskets, sometimes four arms. The problem with these poles when using bird feeders is squirrels…they shimmy right on up and raid the feeder!This deluxe bird feeder pole actually has a built in squirrel baffle. 3 stainless steel springs enable the baffle to free float up and down and side to side. Squirrels cannot get past; guaranteed! It assembles in minutes without tools, and accommodates up to 8 feeders. Hang a bird bath, nesting material, flowers, suet, peanuts, and nectar feeders for hummingbirds and orioles. The choices are endless to create a birding oasis!
Don’t let squirrels ruin your backyard birding experience. You can stop them dead in their tracks with the Squirrel Stopper Bird Feeder Pole.
Birding Tips, Information & News
Stumped for something different this Valentine’s Day? Forget the flowers…they die in a few days. Chocolates are gone in a few days too, plus they make ya fat. Think of your feathered friends who visit daily and give those great little moments of escape when you take the time to wat
Be Kind to Animals® Kid Contest