Whether you're a keen birdwatcher or you just love welcoming wildlife to your backyard, you're likely doing plenty to make the space as bird-friendly as possible. What you might not have considered, however, is the harmful nesting materials that could be hiding in plain sight.
From string and yarn to pet hair and even dryer lint, a wide variety of materials can end up in your yard and become detrimental to wildlife. Many are toxic to birds (like plastic fibers), while others can pose a choking hazard.
