fall birdfeeding reminder!
in the fall and winter, lots of people put out extra food for birds during migration & birds that are struggling to find food – which is great and really helpful! but there are a few things to be careful of –
- don’t feed corn in excess. it gets moldy easily, which makes birds sick, and has little nutritional value
- the same with bread. whole grain is better than white, but only feed small amounts. remove bread if it has been outside for more than two days
- cheap seed brands often contain seeds with little nutrition. try not to buy brands with filler seeds
- clean birdfeeders at least every two weeks to prevent disease!
- consider putting up a roosting box for cold winters
- water is just as important as food! if you can, get a moving water source or heated birdbath so their water does not freeze!
- rotate birdfeeding stations to prevent a buildup of droppings on the ground, which can spread disease to groundfeeders like doves and juncos
- place birdfeeders where birds will be safe from predators!
- consider birdproofing your windows (putting up decals, bird-proof blinds, etc)
- fatty foods like sunflower seeds, peanuts, and suet are extra helpful in winter!!
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