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Read About The History of National Bird-Feeding Month
Congressman John
Porter (Rep-IL) read a resolution into the Congressional Record on
February 23, 1994 proclaiming February as National Bird-Feeding Month.
Read his formal resolution for the birds
below.
"Mr.
Speaker, I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult
months in the United States for wild birds, as National Bird-Feeding
Month. During this month, individuals are encouraged to provide food,
water, and shelter to help wild birds survive. This assistance benefits
the environment by supplementing wild bird's natural diet of weed seeds
and insects. Currently, one third of the U.S. adult population feeds
wild birds in their backyards.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, backyard bird
feeding is an entertaining, educational, and inexpensive pastime enjoyed
by children and adults. Bird feeding provides a needed break from
today's frantic lifestyles. Adults enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness
afforded by watching birds -- nature serves to relieve the stress and
can get one's day going on a tranquil note.
Young children are naturally drawn to
the activities involved in feeding wild birds, which can serve as
excellent educational tools. Children can identify different species of
birds with a field guide and can learn about the birds' feeding and
living habits. These observations can then provide excellent research
opportunities for school projects and reports.
Feeding wild birds in the backyard is an
easy hobby to start and need not overtax the family budget. It can be
as simple as mounting a single feeder outside a window and filling it
with bird seed mix. For many people, the hobby progresses from there.
They discover the relationship between the type and location of
feeders, and the seeds offered in them, and the number and varieties of
birds attracted. Parents can challenge an inquisitive child's mind as
they explore together these factors in trying to encourage visits by
their favorite birds."
"If You Feed Them, They Will Come..."
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