Yellow-headed Blackbird, Male, © Photo by Steve Kaye

Vacation for the Birds | June 2017

Do Birds Take a Vacation?


Yellow-headed Blackbird, Male, © Photo by Steve Kaye, in blog, Vacation for the Birds

Yellow-headed Blackbird, Male


One day this bird overheard people talking about their vacation.

Excited with the possibility, he hurried home.

“Here’s a great idea! Let’s go on a vacation!” he announced.


Yellow-headed Blackbirds, © Photo by Steve Kaye, in blog, Vacation for the Birds

Yellow-headed Blackbirds (They can have large families.)


“What’s that?” they replied.

“First we fly to a special place.

Then we spend our time outdoors, playing, relaxing, and enjoying the scenery.

And we eat foods we enjoy.

And we take naps whenever we want.

Then, best of all, we leave all our problems behind.”

“Is that it?”

“Yes!”

“We like it.”

“So when do you want to go?”

“We’re on vacation right now.”

Much success,

Steve Kaye

PS: Please know that taking family photos is always a challenge. For example, someone always looks away from the camera. At least, this time, no one blinked.


Help Birds Tip

Choose a bird-friendly vacation.

For example, you might:

✅ Visit a National Park where you can enjoy the outdoors, learn about Nature, and see birds.

✅ Plan eco-friendly travel, such as by Amtrak. Then the ride becomes part of the adventure.

✅ Go to one destination and then stay there, instead of hopping about from place to place.

✅ Check the Audubon Chapter for activities near your destination. Start at: Audubon Near You

✅ Bonus Idea: Go on mini-vacations by visiting local parks and gardens. Any time spent outside, even by walking about in your neighborhood, is healthy.


Find More at:

We Solved Another Puzzle

Are Birds Happy?

Earth Day by the Birds


Did You Know?

The most effective way to help birds is to buy land.

Here are two organizations that excel at doing this.

Please visit their web sites to learn about how they are making a difference.

✅ The Trust for Public Land

✅ American Bird Conservancy

Here’s an outstanding book about bird conservation: Bird Conservation


You can help – Please share this blog with others.
Inspiring Respect for Nature, one bird at a time.

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