Make It a Happy Holiday for You and Your Birds

The life of a bird in winter can be a bit stressful; kinda like finding the perfect gifts for your friends and family. Fortunately, with the proper additions to your backyard, you can make it a happy holiday for you and your birds.

• Provide Food - Even though you feed the birds year-round, you may need to change the foods you offer this time of year. Provide high-calorie and high-fat foods like Bark Butter®, SuperSuet®, or our Winter SuperBlend®, and you'll give birds the energy they need to survive and thrive in colder temperatures.
• Provide Water - This one might be a little more surprising. Birds need a reliable source of water in the winter to maintain clean feathers that help them stay warm.
• Provide Cover - Roosting boxes or natural plant covers help birds find protection from cold weather. Shelters also provide protection against predators, such as birds of prey.

So that's a lot of gifts for the birds, what about a little something for you? By providing food, water and cover, your yard is THE place to spend the holidays as far as a bird is concerned. So relax, take a few moments from the hustle and bustle of the season, and enjoy the holiday getaway that you've created.

Visit the store to learn more about how you can enjoy the birds more this season.

Looking for more ways to make the holidays special for you and the bird lovers in your life? Our latest podcast episode has you covered! In Episode 92: Apropos Apps & Recommended Reading, join John and Brian as they share some of their most loved apps and recommended reading for birders and backyard hobbyists that are great for you and for gift giving! Plus, a salute to John’s last episode as podcast co-host! Click the link on the left side of this page to listen.