Birdfeeders

Winter bird feeding is quite enjoyable for it is easy to have a yard full of hungry birds when food is scarce. However, keeping your bird feeders full during spring and summer gives you the opportunity to watch birds during their mating and nesting periods. If you provide short pieces of string, lint, small twigs and other nesting materials, you can have a very busy yard. When the young chicks start leaving the nests, it’s great fun to watch the parents bring them to the bird feeders. Don’t worry about discouraging birds from migrating in the fall. When the hours of daylight start to shorten, the migratory birds will depart on schedule. The food you provide just might strengthen them for their long journey.