Hi guys! In this blog I want to guide you on an expedition into the reasons why birds are valuable to humanity. Bird conservation is something that I am really passionate about; birds drive me out the door to go on an adventure to find new species and marvel at their beauty. Birds may not motivate you but birds are an important resource to protect, even if you personally don’t enjoy watching them. I will explain to you why this is and how everyday people and conservationists can focus their efforts to help protect birds in the most efficient way possible.
Here are some of the benefits that birds bring to our society:
Ecological Impact
Economic Impact
Social Significance (The Birdfreak Team).
Now I will explain these benefits to help show you why it is important to conserve birds. For me personally birds have had a strong social significance in my life. I have always been fascinated by them and they inspired me to travel the world’s jungles to search for them and discover their secrets. They are what motivate me and keep me inspired to learn more. If birds were to become extinct, my passion would be lost and my inspiration halted. Bird conservation is the key to protecting my dreams and passions which is why I want to protect them. There are, however, more reasons to protect birds other than personal enjoyment. Birds actually have a strong economical impact as well.
Lots of profit actually comes from bird enthusiasts spending money on trips around the globe looking for lifers (a name bird geeks use for new birds they have never seen) and buying new equipment to see them better. More and more people are becoming interested in birding, increasing the value that birds bring towards tourism (The Birdfreak Team). Many people want to visit other countries because of their unique bird species increasing the country’s tourism. Another advantage that birds bring to society is the impact they make in keeping the environment healthy. For example, birds help pollinate flowers as well as distribute the seeds of plants to other locations where the plant can spread. They also eat countless insects which helps keep the insect numbers down and ecosystems balanced. (The Birdfreak Team)
American Goldfinch, photo taken with a bird photo booth. (My own picture)