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Musings From a Young Bird Conservationist

We asked Dakota a few questions about bird conservation as we discussed birding on a warm late summer afternoon. This is also our Skywatch Friday post for this week.

Dakota

Why do you like birds?

Because they are cool to watch and it is so cool to study them. I love their songs and each bird has a different sound. My favorite birds are Northern Gannets, warblers, and definitely raptors.

Do you feel birds are in trouble?

Yes. People are taking over their habitat, cutting down trees and polluting waterways.

What would happen if bird species started disappearing?

It would be sad and there would be too many bugs. Less plants would be spread by seeds and it would be less fun since there would be less to watch.

What are you doing to help bird conservation?

Participating in Christmas Bird Counts and learning to band birds. I use birds in school projects to help show other kids that birds are great. It is hard to talk to my friends about birds because they don’t understand how fun it is. Some of them do not seem to enjoy being outside as much.

How do you define bird conservation?

Helping birds by donating money to protect them. Volunteering at birding events helps too. Also, protecting them to keep them from declining and especially going extinct.

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20 Comments or Trackbacks   ↓ Jump to add comment ↓

  1. Yen says:

    Awww…bless his good heart! And amazing shot you got there!

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

  2. Tommy V says:

    great post and love the swf photo

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

  3. Merisi says:

    Interesting reflection!

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

  4. Marie says:

    Great post :) Beautiful photo :)
    I likee birds too, I love to watch them :)

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 3:49 pm

  5. Brad says:

    Always nice to see a different take on swf, good post.

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

  6. Louise says:

    Clever SWF post! Love how it fit in with the interview!

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 5:13 pm

  7. ellen b says:

    that reflection in those glasses is so darn awesome!! Well done…

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 5:50 pm

  8. Sherry says:

    Great post. This is an amazing shot! I love it.

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 6:51 pm

  9. Kathiesbirds says:

    Very clever photography there. I have a hummingbird reflection up at Sycamore Canyon! I love the birds too!

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 7:12 pm

  10. wren says:

    Nice effect, capturing the reflection in the glasses. I don’t think I’ve seen that particular twist on skywatch previously.

    And kudos to you for mentoring Dakota and inspiring his interest.

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 7:51 pm

  11. Titania says:

    Hi, thank you for visiting. Great, interesting blog. Do you know the australian whipbird; they come and visit my garden; I am thrilled when I hear their sounds, because it needs always two birds the male and the female to produce this distinctive sound of a whip.

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 9:28 pm

  12. birdingbev says:

    Love the reflection! Great post too.

    Posted on: September 4, 2008 @ 9:28 pm

  13. John says:

    Amazing shot!

    Posted on: September 5, 2008 @ 4:55 am

  14. The Birdfreak Team says:

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments :)

    Titania – that is really cool about the Whipbird! I’ve heard of them but never have seen them. Someday I’ll make it to Australia.

    ~ Birdfreak

    Posted on: September 5, 2008 @ 8:59 am

  15. Klaus says:

    Cool shot! And of course seeing Dakota getting into it is great, too!
    Cheers, Klaus

    Posted on: September 5, 2008 @ 9:50 am

  16. Shimmy Mom says:

    Very creative shot. Thanks for sharing.

    Posted on: September 5, 2008 @ 4:32 pm

  17. Gemma says:

    That reflection in the glass lens is pure magic! Love the colour detail!

    Posted on: September 5, 2008 @ 5:02 pm

  18. Laura says:

    awesome picture I love it!

    Posted on: September 6, 2008 @ 10:26 pm

  19. Arija says:

    Really cool shades! Great fun photo. I’m all for birds too.

    Posted on: September 7, 2008 @ 6:54 am

  20. Bird Advocate says:

    Very cool post from a fine birding family!

    Posted on: March 30, 2009 @ 7:12 pm

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