Celebrating National Bird Day: 5 Ways to Appreciate and Support Our Feathered Friends

Celebrated on January 5th, National Bird Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of birds and their conservation. From the majestic bald eagle to the colorful parrot, birds play a vital role in our ecosystem and deserve to be celebrated. But why do we celebrate National Bird Day, and how can you get involved? National Bird Day was founded in 2002 by the Avian Welfare Coalition, a group dedicated to improving the lives of birds in captivity. The day was created as a way to raise awareness about the plight of birds in the pet trade,