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High nesting season for birds and Keep cats indoors when at all possible. Domestic cats are the
other wildlife in Florida runs from number one threat to native birds! If you feed yours or
February to October. community cats outdoors, feed them and then remove the
During nesting season, avoid "kidnapping" baby birds. Most food within 15-20 minutes or as soon as possible. The
birds learn how to fly from the ground up! If you find a baby absence of food will keep other wildlife, e.g. raccoons, from
bird and the baby is mostly feathered and uninjured, leave it coming into your yard or your neighbor’s in search of food.
on the ground and monitor for parent activity quietly from a Avoid using trappers for wildlife especially during nesting
distance. If the parent doesn't appear and the baby bird or season as the removal of the parent leaves orphans behind.
animal appears injured, the South Florida Wildlife Center can The SFWC can suggest humane deterrent options. HB
assist you in on what steps to take next. South Florida
Wildlife Center 954-524-4302 Annette Ross
www.southfloridawildlifecenter.org. HBPHOA President
To avoid injuring baby birds and other wildlife, please try to president@harborbeach.org
limit any pruning or tree trimming during baby season. The
safest months to trim are November, December and January.
If you are preparing for Hurricane Season, please try to delay
your storm trim as long as possible during nesting season. If
you must trim, be vigilant of any nests and have a plan for
"re-nesting" the babies.
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