One of the best ways to make your yard an attractive winter habitat to birds is to provide food and shelter. Choose bird-friendly landscaping such as a selection of evergreen plants that provide safety as well as plants that will offer winter berries. It is also important to provide plenty of high nutrition food rich in fats such as suet, peanuts, nyjer seed, and black oil sunflower seeds. The fat gives them an energy boost, and without high calorie, nutritious foods, they are less likely to survive those extra cold nights.
Good shelter can make all the difference in whether a smaller, leaner bird is able to survive the winter. Whether you plant a grouping of evergreens in an out-of-the-wind location, or you hang roosting or nesting boxes, if you provide safe places for them to seek shelter from the cold winds, you are likely to be a favorite spot for many types of birds. Comments are closed.
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