If you like birds then you may be interested in helping out with an annual event. NPR's Science Friday ran a great story on the Audubon's Christmas Bird Count. Every year, for over one hundred years, the National Audubon Society has been conducting a Christmas Bird Count. The idea is simple: count as many different species of birds in one 24 hour period and report your find to the Audubon. To join the bird count click this link, 'Christmas Bird Count' and then click the 'get involved' link. This information is important in analyzing the migration and population trends of birds. Changes in bird migration routes can be an indicator of climate change.
If you're looking for an inexpensive and easy way to attract birds to your backyard check out the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's PDF on making your own feeder. It's a great reuse of a common item that is usually just recycled.
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