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Suffer from hay fever? Ragweed is often responsible, and certain birds will help cut down on the amount of ragweed growing near you. Do you like fruit or nuts? Birds can protect those trees from harmful insects. Would you prefer that ticks and rodents stay away from you and your home? Ask a bird for help!

The Beneficial Birds Program begins with a discussion about the various methods we use to identify birds (physical appearance, behavior, sound, nest/eggs, etc.). Once we learn to identify them, we talk about several beneficial birds and the various ways in which they help people. 

During the program, we also discuss ways that humans can return the favor. We can help birds by using bird-friendly landscaping, constructing nest boxes, and more.

On this page you'll find photos of some of the beneficial birds you can find in your yard. You'll also find a few of the handouts we provide during the program. Simply right click on the item you want to print or download then click "Print" or "Save as".

Keep in mind that this is just a small sample of the program. To schedule this program and a tour, contact the Limberlost State Historic Site.


Nest box plans

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A Few Beneficial Birds

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Eastern Bluebird
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White-Throated Sparrow
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Purple Martin
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Eastern Screech-Owl
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Barn Swallow
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American Tree Sparrow
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Eastern Kingbird
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Chestnut-sided Warbler
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American Kestrel
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Northern Flicker
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Yellow-billed Cuckoo
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Eastern Phoebe
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