Best Practices
Bronzed Cowbird
These practices have been adapted from the American Birding Association.
1. Animal Welfare
Place the welfare of birds ahead of commercial or personal interests!
2. Protect the Habitat
Exercise restraint and caution when observing, photographing, recording, or filming.
Minimize potential for disturbance to the bird, its surroundings, and other people.
Stay on roads, trails, and paths.
3. Private Property
Respect private property and enter only with owner permission.
Follow rules and regulations concerning use of roads and public areas.
Practice common courtesy.
4. Respect
Respect interests, rights, and skills of others.
Share your knowledge and experience.
Assess unethical behavior and intervene, if prudent.
Report vandalism and/or unethical behavior if this continues.
Going to the beach? The National Audubon Society has issued guidelines called How to Become a Bird-friendly Beach-goer.
At Our Sanctuaries
We practice respectful birding. We ask you do the same while at our sanctuaries.
Park only in designated areas or on the shoulder of the road
Keep pets on leashes
Hunting, shooting, and/or trapping is not allowed
Respect all plant and animal life
Pack it in, pack it out!
Sanctuaries are open from dawn to dusk