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Good links about birds

Preventing Bird-window collisions

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

Preventing Bird-window collisions

 Birds don't understand glass and it kills a lot of them.
Even birds that fly away after a window collision, may later die due to the effects of a concussion. Preventing Bird deaths from window hits is quite possible.
You can take action to prevent this.

Photo above is a bird's eye view of a window reflecting the environment like a mirror when it's brighter outside than inside a building. Note the netting fastened outside the window with spacing to act as a cushion/net to prevent birds from hitting the glass. Photo By Mike Slater 

Find out more

BOC's Facebook Group

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

Preventing Bird-window collisions

BOC's Facebook Group


We welcome everyone who is interested in birding in Berks County, Pennsylvania and nearby areas to join the discussions.





Ruby-throated hummingbird at Mike and Jan Slater's bird feeder.

 Photo by Mike Slater

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

PSO = PA Birds


 

A group of birders from across the commonwealth devoted to birding and wild bird conservation.

Our members range from neophyte birders to professional ornithologists.

All are welcome!


An immature Glaucous Gull at Blue Marsh Lake, 

Berks County, PA. 


Photo by Mike Slater


eBird

Bird ChecKlists for North America

Pennsylvania Society for Ornithology

eBird


Berks County's eBird summary


eBird Rare Bird Alert for PA, Last 7 days


 

  • Helpful hints on writing descriptions for rare or unusual birds on e-bird by Lauren Harter at the blog "Phainopepla Fables" 3/21/2014 

 

  • Links to the Four letter Alpha codes you can use for eBird Entry. Explanation


Report a banded Bird


Pink-footed goose at Oley, PA. February 2020. 

Photo by Mike Slater

American Birding Association

Bird ChecKlists for North America

Bird ChecKlists for North America

Royal Tern, 08-24-2020 Port Mahon Delaware,
Photo by Mike Slater

ABA


 

The American Birding Association inspires all people to enjoy and protect wild birds.

The American Birding Association represents the North American birding community and supports birders through publications, conferences, workshops, tours, partnerships, and networks.

The ABA’s education programs promote birding skills, ornithological knowledge, and the development of a conservation ethic.

The ABA encourages birders to apply their skills to help conserve birds and their habitats, and we represent the interests of birders in planning and legislative arenas.

We welcome all birders as members.


 

ABA Code of Ethics

Concern for the welfare of birds lies at the core of ABA and touches everything we do. ABA has developed a code of ethics for birding, provided here in multiple formats for you to download. The ABA encourages all birders to print and follow these guidelines to preserve the welfare of wild birds and the integrity of birding.


Royal Tern, 08-24-2020 Port Mahon Delaware,

Photo by Mike Slater

Bird ChecKlists for North America

Bird ChecKlists for North America

Bird ChecKlists for North America


ABA Check list of Birds


Including discussions of the ABA list and the AOS list too. 


AOS (formerly AOU) Checklist of Birds

 The American Ornithological Society's (AOS) Checklist is the official source on the taxonomy of birds found in North and Middle America, including adjacent islands. This list is produced by the North American Classification and Nomenclature Committee (NACC) of the AOS. 


Royal Tern, 08-24-2020 Port Mahon Delaware,

Photo by Mike Slater

Birdcast - Migration Website

Birdcast - Migration Website

Birdcast - Migration Website

Birdcast is Run by Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology


Bird Migration News


Bird migration tools including forecast maps

Birds of the World

Birdcast - Migration Website

Birdcast - Migration Website

Buff-breasted Sandpiper, 09-01-2020 Maxatawny Twp. Berks County, PA
Photo by mike Slater

Birds of the World is run by Cornell's Laboratory of Ornithology



Buff-breasted Sandpiper, 09-01-2020 Maxatawny Twp. Berks County, PA

Photo by mike Slater


Hawk Mountain

Birdcast - Migration Website

Birdlife International

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on the Kittatinny Ridge along the border between Berks and Schuylkill Counties in Eastern Pennsylvania was the worlds fir refuge for raptors.

Birdlife International

Birdlife International

Birdlife International

Birdlife International



Green & gold Tanagers, Copalinga Preserve, Ecuador. Photo by Mike Slater

Island Conservation

Birdlife International

Island Conservation


Island Conservation  

 Islands are our best hope for curbing the extinction crisis.

Laysan Albatross nesting on Oahu Hawaii. Photo by Mike Slater

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  • Bird-Window Collisions
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