About
Saving Birds Thru Habitat was established in 2001 in response to the decline of migratory songbirds. We are engaged in an ongoing effort to observe, learn, and experiment with ways of building and protecting safe places for birds.
Over the past century, human activity has reshaped landscapes at a scale and speed never before seen. Habitat loss, fragmentation, chemical pollution, and the widespread replacement of native ecosystems have placed immense pressure on birds and other wildlife.
We believe that one of the most practical and hopeful responses is local: repairing the place where we are.
By building and protecting safe places for birds, we create healthier landscapes for our children and grandchildren. Habitat restoration is something individuals, families, and small groups can do. It is tangible, ongoing work that strengthens ecological systems and reconnects people to the living world around them.
Our work is practical, local, and sustained over time.
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"They say it is an ill bird that fouls its own nest." – John Ruskin
“Cindy and I donate to Saving Birds Thru Habitat as opposed to other conservation organizations for two reasons. Saving Birds is a small, grassroots organization that works in large part because of the efforts of volunteers, so we know our donations are not being used to support a huge administration. We also love the educational programs of Saving Birds. The public doesn’t seem to realize that good earth stewardship is not optional. Saving Birds is helping to correct this misconception by teaching young and old alike that we all depend on healthy ecosystems.”
— Doug Tallamy
Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, University of Delaware