Another in a series of posts for those who want to create habitats for wild birds. It is relatively easy and inexpensive. We have been successful this year in attracting a great number of species of birds.
Susan Tweit, who inspired me to create a more natural habitat in my own yard, shares bush planting tips in her most recent article for Audubon Magazine
Turn Your Yard Into a Winter Refueling Spot for Birds
To survive freezing nights, many birds must sustain themselves with berries rich in fats and antioxidants.
By Susan J. Tweit
Published: January-February 2013
Small songbirds face big challenges in winter—most of all,
keeping warm. Consider the black-capped chickadee, one of the most
common North American wintering birds. These lilliputians lose heat
quickly because their surface area is large for their mass; they weigh
about as much as a dozen paperclips (a third of an ounce) but stretch
5.5 inches long. Meeting that challenge means ramping up the number of
hours they devote to feeding and seeking out foods rich in antioxidants
and fats. At night chickadees cram themselves into tiny cavities and
shiver, burning the day’s fuel to keep from freezing.Click Here To Continue Reading
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