· Cover the chimneys and window wells NOW, before someone builds a nest in there.

· Check window wells frequently; many of our calls regard trapped babies.

· Keep bird feeders and birdbaths scrupulously clean.

· No red dye in the hummingbird feeders!! Hang outside April 15th; keep up until Thanksgiving for stragglers.

· Bring bird feedersand pet foodin at night, especially in bear country.

· Cloth shopping bags instead of plastic. Some retails offer credit for reusing plastic bags and/or for using cloth bags.

· Xeriscape and landscape with wildlife habitat in mind. Consider native and drought-tolerant plants.

· Environmental-friendly fertilizers.

· Environmentally safe alternatives to pesticides.

· Environmental-friendly cleaning and personal care products.

· Eco-friendly antifreeze/coolant in the vehicles.

· Place bird feeders within 3 feet of windows. They might still hit the windows but likely won't be going fast enough to hurt themselves seriously.

· Put trash out on trash day. Keep trash and pet food in tightly covered containers.

· If possible, don't cut or remove trees and shrubbery until after baby season.

· Bring the cat and dog in for a few days during baby mammal/bird season.

· Leave the fawns alone. If they need help, they'll be walking and bleating.

· Put baby birds back in the nest, or build a simple replacement nest and hang it in the shade close to where found. The parents are probably watching and will resume care if the baby is not damaged.

· Remember, it is against the law to possess any and all wildlife unless you have a special license from the Colorado Division of Wildlife and/or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

· Help us to help the animals you find by donating time, cash, wildlife rehab supplies.

· Recycle.

· Hang bird and bat nest boxes.

· Cut the plastic 6-pack rings before placing in trash so nobody gets caught in it.

· No lead sinkers for fishing.

· Barb-less hooks.