National Bird Day

Traci Wilkerson Steckel
3 days ago
2 min read

Founder Traci Wilkerson Steckel with a parrot, belonging to Parrot Education & Adoption Center — Our founder with one of the beautiful birds at Parrot Education & Adoption Center

January 5th is National Bird Day. What does this mean exactly? Well, I have seen many organizations use the hashtag #NationalBirdDay in their online marketing for this day. From companies with the name "Bird" in them to the MLB shouting out to Greg Bird. But National Bird Day is a day to learn more about our feathered friends, who have evolved long before ours.

It is a day to support these beautiful creatures and prevent their capture in the wild for our financial gain. While you can train and love these sweet creatures, they are not as "easy" as a cat or dog, and many people who want to adopt them do not know these animals well enough to care for them as they need to be in captivity. As a result, we see many being taken to shelters or, even worse, being released into neighborhoods to fend for themselves.

To learn more from avian experts, visit the Avian Welfare Coalition website to see how you can help save wild birds and keep them flourishing in their natural habitats. If you really want to spend time with these creatures, go to the zoo or a local avian sanctuary where you can learn more about them and have a hands-on experience.

Traci's Paws believes that all animals should be cared for, respected, and ADOPTED. If you and your family are considering adopting a bird, please make sure you contact your local avian rescue and put in the time to research the types of birds that may be the best fit for your family, what you can do to give them the VERY best life, and also know what your responsibilities will be. If you choose a young bird that can outlive you, maybe consider one that is a little older, and always ensure that you have someone in place to take over ownership when it is needed. Just remember to adopt from your nearest bird rescue and never buy from a pet store.

If you are local to the San Diego County area, we have worked with two wonderful bird organizations, providing funds and or supplies to them through separate events in the past.