Imagine A Wildlife Refuge That Does Not Protect Its Wildlife Dr. Doug Tallamy, Dr. Daniel Klem and Jim Cubie J.D. Imagine a wildlife refuge that does not protect its wildlife. How could this be possible? It is not only possible, it is likely, unless we take immediate action to prevent it. Unfortunately, many advocates ofContinue reading “Experts Warn Native Plant Programs May Cause Ecological Traps”
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How I Came to Understand Bird-Friendly Must Be Bird Safe
In my bird club and my community I have been working very hard to increase native plants in residential landscapes. I pleaded, “only if we get above 70% native vegetation, will add 2 net nestlings per nest of the birds we love to watch and feed. Plant native and keep those nestlings alive.” Forty-five perContinue reading “How I Came to Understand Bird-Friendly Must Be Bird Safe”
Can We Make Native Plants Work For Birds
Bird Friendly Yards Must Start as Bird Safe Yards Will Our Native Plant Efforts Do No Good? By Jim Cubie jimcubie1@gmail.com 8/18/2021 “ This is critical strategic analysis” – leading native plant scientist Dr. Doug Tallamy (An earlier version of this document can also be downloaded at Doug Tallamy’s site) https://homegrownnationalpark.org/guest-posts/window-strikes-and-native-plants-guest-cont ributor “You can’t fillContinue reading “Can We Make Native Plants Work For Birds”
Fable of 10 White Kittens
I have always wanted beautiful long hair white kittens. When my adoption center announced that it had ten, I was there in a New York minute. They were so happy I would adopt 10. “Just a few questions,” they said. “Will you give them a good safe home?” “Of course, I said, but there areContinue reading “Fable of 10 White Kittens”
The Fable of Ten White Kittens
I have always wanted beautiful long hair white kittens. When my adoption center announced that it had ten, I was there in a New York minute. They were so happy I would adopt 10. “Just a few questions,” they said. “Will you give them a good safe home?” “Of course, I said, but there areContinue reading “The Fable of Ten White Kittens”
Turning Off Home Lights Does Not Save Birds
Turning Off Home Lights Saves Birds? NO Scientific Justification Jim Cubie Ornithology Center at Muhlenberg College As part of the Lights Out campaign homeowners are urged to save birds by turning off a few home lights. This way, it is claimed, they can help save the “500 million to 1 billion birds killed byContinue reading “Turning Off Home Lights Does Not Save Birds”
Summary of Bird Protection and Native Plant Resources at this Site
The purpose of this site is to (1) protect birds from deadly window collisions and (2) promoting safe years so that native plants can benefit wildlife. The site has had over 4,000 visits. All the information on the site has been reviewed by experts, such as Dr. Daniel Klem and Dr. Martin Rossler. The materialContinue reading “Summary of Bird Protection and Native Plant Resources at this Site”
Cancer, window collsions and cats
The Fallacy of “10 Good Things For Birds” A doctor would never counsel his patients like bird organizations advise homeowners. A two-packs-per-day smoker visits his doctor. The patient asks, “what can I do to extend my life.” His doctor will tell him that he should eat right, exercise, and take his blood pressure medicine, butContinue reading “Cancer, window collsions and cats”
Why Don’t I Hear Bird Window Collisions or See Dead Birds?
Feeders Not Safe at 30 Feet
Erroneous Feeder Placement Advice: 30 Feet Is Actually Less Safe. Dr. Daniel Klem, who performed the basic research related to feeder placement, has explained that placing a feeder beyond 30 feet is not a safe distance. In fact the risk of death increases the further the feeder is from the window? Why? The birds doContinue reading “Feeders Not Safe at 30 Feet”