Great Info Tips

With all the harsh winter weather reported across the states this winter, I thought I would inform my readers of how they can help our feathered friends outside. We have feeders in the back yard, which we do keep as full as possible. Birds have it tough outside in the winter when the snow is coming down, ice and freezing rain arrive, or the cold winds are blowing. The berries and insects are gone. They now need to rely on other ways to get food. Feeding birds can be very enjoying. I love looking out the window on a winter morning and seeing the cardinals and blue jays in the yard along with the other birds that are still around.

A diet of different seeds is essential as different species of birds prefer one seed over another. One seed most birds will eat are the black-oil sunflower seeds. These seeds are very nutritious and high in fat. The small size and thin shells make it easy for the smaller birds to handle and crack open. In addition mixtures of safflower, corn, millet, Milo and Niger will attract birds. You can also hang suet from branches. This can be found in many stores.

There are different types of birdfeeders. You need to find one that you like and can easily fill. Be careful what you put your seeds in because rain and snow will damage the seed and make it moldy. Mold is not good for birds. Tossing out scraps of old bread and rolls is fine, as long as it is not moldy. And don’t toss bread out late in the day as you may get some unwanted creatures with four legs. It’s best to feed in the morning when the birds are out looking for food.

Then sit and enjoy watching out the window. The antics of birds getting food for the day can be a lot of fun. They act like a bunch of siblings trying to grab that last piece of candy in the dish…you will see the birds chasing each other to get some food. I do enjoy feeding the birds and I hope you will, too.