We find everything from the smallest hummingbird to large birds of prey, noisy starlings to gulls circling overhead. Along with the pleasures of these wild and beautiful creatures come the hazards of mixing wildlife into city settings.
Birds sometimes fly into the house or into windows.
It is important to remember that birds and almost all wild animals are afraid of people. No matter how stressful the situation is to us at the moment, it is even more frightening to the bird. This means that handling and close contact with people should be avoided whenever possible and kept to a minimum when it does become necessary. Put bells on your outdoor cat , especially if you hang bird feeders in your yard. A break-away collar, with a bell and ID tag attached, is safest for the cat.