Birds Need Your Help This Winter !!

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Winter survival for backyard birds not only depends on a safe haven from predators, but also a place that provides food and water.

When winter winds whistle and the temperature drops, many birds migrate south, taking advantage of warmer temperatures and southern cuisine with more abundant seeds and insects. However, you have many year-round residents who are joined by other birds that migrate only as far as your backyard so creating a protective habitat that will provide ample food and water is essential for the bird's survival.

Winter birds should be served in appropriate bird feeders and not just throw the food on the ground where it can be contaminated by pesticides, dampness, and mold. Pick a location that has easy access for you so the feeders can be easily refilled in cold weather but are out of reach of the neighborhood cats. High energy food such as suet, peanuts, black oil sunflower seeds which are high in fat and protein are some of the preferred foods. Nyjer thistle is a high source of energy. Cage feeders are designed to hold suet cakes and tube, hopper, and platform feeders are designed to accommodate a variety of seeds.

Most important, don't forget that even in winter, birds need water. Birds suffer and die more from lack of water than food. While birds will and do eat snow, when available, this drives down their body temperature and uses valuable energy for them to warm back up. A heated birdbath with fresh unfrozen water will provide a life saving essential for your winter visitors.

Look around your yard. Is there a pile of brush or bushes for birds and small animals to hide from predators? Are there plants and trees with fruits and berries? The search for food starts at dawn and continues till dusk. Research has proven that birds get at least 25% of their food from human sources so let us all do our part to help our feathered friends store enough energy to survive the cold winter's nights. You too can feel great comfort knowing you have helped some of nature's wonderful creatures.

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About the Author:
Birding enthusiast for many years. Website author of:http//www.birdsdunrite.com trying to promote awareness of birds in nature. Get FREE helpful hints about bird feeding at:http//www.birdsdunrite.com/page/helpfulhints



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