Feeding Wild Birds

Feeding of wild birds - What? When? Where? 

Interested in feeding wild birds? Bird feeding is an American tradition that goes back to the time of Henry David Thoreau and Emily Dickinson, perhaps even longer. In spring and summer, it is a fantastic opportunity to see birds up close. But in winter - when food is scarce and the weather is harsh - to supplement their diet with your little winged friends can be a lifesaver.

But how do you feed wild birds? What do you feed it? When? Where? This article covers all the information about wild bird feeding, and then some!

When?

The best time to feed birds in winter when insects are no longer flying around.

Where?

Different species eat different. Too often the family, hanging food is best. You can use peanut and hang high, so no cat get at it. For most types of birds, a bird table will do. Or, you can simply place the food on the spot - many birds prefer eating on the spot anyway. Make sure you food is far from the bushes, but - it can be to hide the cats will swallow up the food yourself!

If you happen to have an old tree or other place of grease on it and put nuts in the trunk crevices - you will do a lot of nuthatches, woodpeckers, and tree creepers happy!

Finally, do not forget to put fresh water in a shallow container. Birds need water sources too, especially when bodies of water is frozen.

What?

During winter, the bird's high-energy food to keep their fat reserves and survive the long cold nights. So off quality scraps and treats. Nuts and seeds are high energy treats that most species of love. You may also be true that there is cut in half - Robins and blackbirds love them!

Disallow Uneaten food to accumulate in - or around - the feeder. It is important to maintain good hygiene in the feeding of wild birds or the food you provide will do more harm than good.