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Welcome to BirdTracks® Online!
An e-mail newsletter from
Wild Birds Unlimited for September 2003.

In This Issue:
- Project FeederWatch.
- Treat your birds like family!
- Corporate gift-giving.

Sign up now for Project FeederWatch
If you enjoy watching your backyard birds and you want to contribute to scientific research that can help bird conservation efforts, then consider joining Project FeederWatch. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology operates Project FeederWatch in partnership with the National Audubon Society, Bird Studies Canada and the Canadian Nature Federation. From November to April volunteers count birds at their backyard feeders once every two weeks and report their findings. The data help scientists gain a better understanding of population trends and movement of birds and can help in the development of conservation programs. Wild Birds Unlimited is a sponsor of this program, and you can obtain information at participating Wild Birds Unlimited stores. Anyone can participate – you don’t need to be a birding expert! It costs just $15 to join, and you’ll receive a package of information when you sign up. Access www.wbu.com/partners and select Project FeederWatch for more information.

Treat your birds like family!
If you love watching birds, then you want to make sure they return to your yard again and again! If they find a relatively safe habitat with fresh food and water, chances are they will come back - frequently.

There are several things you can do in your yard to ensure the health of your backyard birds. Follow these guidelines to help your birds stay safe and healthy:

Provide multiple feeding stations in different areas of your yard.
When birds crowd at feeders they can become stressed and more vulnerable to disease.
Clean your feeders frequently.
Keep seed fresh and dry and always provide food in a feeder, not scattered on the ground.
Regularly clean the area underneath your feeders by disposing of hulls. Ask us for tidy feeding solutions.
Move feeders periodically to lessen the concentration of bird droppings.
Place feeders 10 to 12 feet from bushes so cats and other predators can't surprise birds at the feeders.
Provide fresh water and clean your birdbath regularly.
Always wash your hands after filling or cleaning your feeders.

For more information download our brochure, "Keep Your Backyard Birds Healthy." Be sure to stop by the nearest Wild Birds Unlimited store for advice suited to your backyard birds.

Making a list, checking it twice . . .
Wondering what to give your clients, employees and associates this holiday season? This year, share the wonder of attracting beautiful songbirds with birdfeeding gifts from Wild Birds Unlimited. Let us create a special corporate gift or holiday basket for the special people on your list and they’ll remember you all year long!

Stop by the Wild Birds Unlimited store nearest you to meet your gift-giving needs this holiday - or any time of year!

Wild Birds Unlimited® has more than 290 locations across North America. For more than 20 years, the company has specialized in bringing people and nature together by providing expert information and offering an exclusive line of products designed specifically for the backyard birdfeeding hobby. The company is committed to educating the public about the importance of preserving natural wildlife habitats. For a Wild Birds Unlimited store near you, call (800) 326-4928 or access http://wbu.know-where.com/wbu/.

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