There are many steps that can be taken to make this time a productive one for birds on your land. We d like to encourage horse and wildlife lovers to turn their stables into a productive place for bird populations. By providing habitat especially natural nest sites and foraging areas you can play an important role in ensuring healthy bird populations for the future. In turn, riding around your property will be more enjoyable with healthy habitat and birds to look at. The best way to begin helping birds is by leaving and enhancing the native vegetation on and around your horse ranch.
Native vegetation provides the best nest cover and feeding sites for breeding birds.
Cost effective watering sources are available to supply your horses with water on dry ground. Build water crossings across creeks to enable horses to move between pastures without damaging the creek or other waterways. Line pastures and driveways with native trees, shrubs, and grasses to create habitat for birds. This will also eliminate wind, help control weeds toxic to horses such as star thistle, and provide shade for horses. Make sure these areas are fenced to prevent horses from entering these areas.