Help feathered friends through winter
In the colder months, birds expend a lot of energy trying to stay warm and many natural food sources are hard to come by. You can be a friend to wildlife by keeping bird feeders stocked . A water source is important year-round, so don’t forget to keep bird baths full. You can help prevent the spread of disease by cleaning them every 1-2 weeks with a solution of 9 parts water to 1 part bleach.
Here’s a great article with more tips. Tweet tweet!
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Photo: Randy Maslovich / Great Backyard Bird Count