Peak Nesting Season for Birds

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By Laura Chariton
Right now and until late August, nesting birds are in trees, shrubs and on the ground. Hummingbirds, Owls, Falcons, Hawks and Eagles are already nesting starting in January. 

Guidelines, recommendations and regulations may be found on the Audubon Society website (//:audubon.org/california/news/guide-bird-friendly-tree-trimming)

in both English and Spanish. Cutting trees, removing grasses and shrubs requires extra care and attention or just to wait out the nesting season. There are Federal and State laws that protect nesting birds. 

After recognizing the significant threat to nesting birds posed by the annual spring and summer tree trimming, the Los Angeles Audubon Society created a nifty Guide to Bird-Friendly Tree and Shrub Trimming and Removal. You can download versions in English or Spanish. The guides were written for the L.A. area but a lot of the information applies to just about anywhere.

Thank you for protecting these amazing creatures!