Green Oases for Urban Birds

Learn how you can improve habitat

Urban greenery is vital for birds, from nesting House Finches and hungry Robins to exhausted Neotropical migrants looking for a safe spot to feed and rest after a long night’s flight. City residents can create quality food and water resources, shelter, and nesting sites for birds in small spaces, often at little cost. These green mini-oases contribute to the beauty of neighborhoods, help build community spirit, and provide places for children and adults to observe, study, and enjoy birds. Let’s start planting!

Improving habitat is a central component of Celebrate Urban Birds. Learn all about gardening for the birds and green space conservation with Dr. Stephen Kress. Stephen Kress is Vice President for Bird Conservation for the National Audubon Society and an associate at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology where he developed and teaches a popular Spring Field Ornithology course.

Among his many accomplishments he wrote The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds: Creating Natural Habitats for Properties Large and Small and The National Audubon Society’s The Bird Garden: A comprehensive guide to attracting birds to your backyard throughout the year.

(approximately 45 minutes)