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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever handled an exotic raptor?
If you visit World Bird Sanctuary, you can! Volunteer, Aaron Umen explains how you can handle a bird of prey for yourself: Raptors are fascinating creatures. In fact, these birds of prey are among Aaron Umen’s favorite animals of all time! While volunteering at World Bird Sanctuary, Umen has had the incredible opportunity to handle […]