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Local Businesses Rally around Wildlife Habitat to Save the Birds, Tijeras, New Mexico

Tijeras, New Mexico – November 4, 2016 – Local businesses in the Greater Albuquerque Area are rallying around Tijeras resident Kristen Clark in her effort to save the birds that were displaced from the “Dog Head” fire in June. Businesses are showing their support by hosting Clark at their locations for a book signing of her new book, Favorite Birds of New Mexico.

Community members in the Greater Albuquerque area are invited to visit with the author at various locations throughout November and December. Patrons can expect to hear her experiences of:

  • Certifying two backyards as wildlife habitats, and how you can too
  • Discovering why it’s important to provide extra food/water sources through the winter
  • Understanding the impact of the Dog Head fire on displaced birds and why birds need our assistance.

She’ll be available to sign copies of her new book, Favorite Birds of New Mexico, featuring over 20 bird species present in the Manzano mountain range, along with full-color photographs and educational descriptions of the birds unique to this mountainous habitat. Book sales are helping support her 2.5 acre certified wildlife habitat in an effort to provide a safe haven for migratory and displaced birds.

“We’ve had an influx of birds, some the result of normal paths of migration and many that have been displaced by the Dog Head fire. I was deeply inspired to photograph those birds and share them with others in this educational picture book,” said Clark, author of five other books about birds and backyard birding, including The Special Care & Feeding of Backyard Birds and Santa’s Little Messenger Birds.

Clark adds, “And I’m just thrilled with the local support I’m receiving in this effort, thanks to the Mountain View Telegraph and Albuquerque Journal who picked up my story in early October.”

Kristen and her husband are raising $10,500 dollars to stock their certified wildlife habitat with much needed food and water sources for the impacted birds. Interested parties can show their support by joining her at the following locations in the coming weeks:

  • Saturday, Nov 12, 11am to 1pm at Western Mercantile in Tijeras
  • Saturday, Nov 12, 6pm at Old Tyme Shop & Ice Cream Parlor in Tijeras
  • Saturday, Nov 19, 1pm at Estancia Public Library in Estancia
  • Saturday, Dec 10, 11am to 1pm at Rehm’s Nursery in Albuquerque

Clark says, “Raising money for this bird sanctuary is one way I can give back to the environment. Others are showing their desire to give back, too, through their support. And, I couldn’t be more delighted.”

About the Author

Kristen Clark is a fan of all things beautiful, with a special love for birds. The author of several bird books, including THE SPECIAL CARE & FEEDING OF BACKYARD BIRDS, she founded Backyard Birding Paradise to educate others on the benefits and value of bird-watching.

To LEARN MORE or to DONATE, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/bird-sanctuary

ORDER a copy of her new book on AMAZON: FAVORITE BIRDS OF NEW MEXICO

 Contact:  Kristen Clark

Tijeras, NM

info@kristenclark.org

https://backyardbirdingparadise.com/