Spring is (almost) in the air and you might be thinking about doing some tree trimming? But wait…here are some facts to consider before you proceed. The urban environment we enjoy is unique and very important to our feathered friends. Birds nest in the bushes and trees in our yards between early February and August.
Did You Know?
Hummingbird nests are active by February
Squirrels nest two times each year, primarily in March and September
All other species of birds begin nesting in March and continue until late August
Cutting, trimming and pruning during Spring and Summer can lead to diseased trees and intrusion of pests that harm trees
According to the law: Birds and active nests are protected from harm or harassment by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. California Department of Fish & Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will issue citations and levy fines to individuals and companies that blatantly disregard the regulations.
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE LIFE-SAVING TRIPS FOR BIRDS, FROM CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER:
Mr. Weeshoff graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Experimental Psychology in 1968.He subsequently worked for IBM for 35 years, retiring in 2004.
Post-retirement from IBM, he became a volunteer and docent with the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center, San Pedro, managed by International Bird Rescue.At the Center, he assists the staff in the care of sick, injured, orphaned and oiled aquatic birds.Mr. Weeshoff represents the activities and goals of Bird Rescue to the public at the Center and other venues to all age groups, and is Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Dave regularly attends and participates in conferences, classes and seminars involved with the rehabilitation of avian wildlife and regarding conservation and environmental issues that affect their health and well being.He also enjoys volunteer work at other avian rehabilitation centers in California and Alaska.
He is President of the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society and is a frequent guest speaker on environmental issues for Audubon, Heal the Bay - an organization concerned with improving the water quality off the Southern California coast, and the Algalita Marine Research Foundation - concerned with causes and consequences of plastic debris in the oceans.
He travels extensively, including the Arctic, Antarctic, Alaska, Galapagos, Iceland, Midway Atoll, etc. in search of aquatic birds to enjoy.
March 14, 2012
Teresa Micco, DVM
"Pain Management in Birds"
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website updated 2012 January 26