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Feedingbirds is theeasiestway toat-
tract them to your yard in any sea-
son, but when the temperature
plummets, it is important to tailor
your backyard buffet to the exact
needs of your winter flock. Foods
high in oil and fat, such as suet,
peanuts, sunflower seeds, peanut
butter and Nyger are the best
choices.
Also, it is important to remember that
freshwaterwill readilyattractmany
birds toyouryard. If you’d like tobe
uber-indulgent, add a heated bird
bath toyouryard toprovide thatwater,andyou'llbeamazedhowmanybirds thatwouldn'tnor-
mally stopat feeders are suddenly stoppingby. This takes some dedication because the bath
shouldbekept freshandclean toavoid spreading illness, and it shouldbeproperly filled so the
heaterdoesnotmalfunction.
Acozyplace to roostwill keepyourbackyardbirds secureandcomfortableeven in thenastiest
weather. Bird roost boxes, nestingpocketsandother sheltersareessential toprotect small birds
from frigidwindsandsub-zero temperatures. It’sbest toplace thesewinter sheltersoutof theway
of northernwindsor heavy snowfall.Offerbirdsa sourceofwinter nestingmaterial touseas in-
sulation. Formorenatural shelter,buildabrushpileorplant evergreen treesand shrubs thatwill
offerprotection tobirds throughout thewinter.
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