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 […]
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 […]
Nonprofit Rehabilitating Birds
Protecting the world’s biodiversity is the key to a sustainable future. This organization is working to protect our ecosystem by rehabilitating sick and inured birds. Walter C. Crawford Jr. founded World Bird Sanctuary in 1977. Aaron Umen is a tennis enthusiast and dedicated volunteer. He currently plays on the men’s tennis team at Case Western […]
Bird Migration in Colorado
Did you know that you can help birds migrate? Aaron Umen, a volunteer at World Bird Sanctuary, explains how: Residents of Colorado are being urged to ‘kill the lights.’ Why? Because turning off your outdoor night lights can actually help birds migrate properly. Experts have estimated that more than 12 million birds are in the […]