Are you someone who loves birds? Maybe you go bird watching? Aaron Umen is a tennis coach and player who volunteers for the World Bird Sanctuary in his spare time. World Bird Sanctuary is a 305-acre reserve that houses and rehabilitates birds threatened by extinction. Today, Umen shares 8 fun facts about birds that you […]
Why Are Birds Important?
If you are a person who has ever gone outside, you have probably noticed that birds are absolutely everywhere. Have you ever looked at them and wondered what exactly they do for the ecosystem? Aaron Umen is a tennis player, coach, and dedicated volunteer. Since 2016, Umen has supported the World Bird Sanctuary as a […]
How To Help Birds In The Heat
This summer we are once against seeing record breaking heatwaves all over the world. Humans are not the only ones feeling the extreme heat, the wildlife suffers it too. Aaron Umen is a tennis player and coach who volunteers for World Bird Sanctuary. World Bird Sanctuary is a 305 acre reserve that houses and rehabilitates […]
How to Bird Proof Your Windows
Countless birds across the United States and around the world die every year from crashing into windows. This happens so often because windows reflect the sky and surrounding vegetation, which makes it appealing for birds to fly towards. Even if a bird manages to fly away after hitting a window, they often die later due […]
Tips for Beginner Bird Watchers
Birdwatching is a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, learn about your environment, relax, and engage your brain. Birds are a critical part of our ecosystem, and they are beautiful creatures to watch in the wild. Aaron Umen, tennis player and coach, dedicates his spare time to bird protection efforts by volunteering at World Bird […]
Simple Ways to Support Local Bird Populations
In the United States alone, there are 77 species of birds that are at risk of extinction. Birds are important to our ecosystem, and it is important that we all do what we can to protect our environment. Aaron Umen is a tennis enthusiast and a dedicated volunteer for the Food Recovery Network and World […]