In my neck of the woods, we are still in the midst of winter. Spring is next week, and we still have snow on the ground! We are actually beginning to believe Old Man Winter will never go away. I have even heard some say that the robins are back, so I decided to see for myself. It turns out that they are. Those poor robins!! They depend on spring, but all they’re getting is winter. What can we do for them? Here are some suggestions:
1. Put out a bird feeder. Make sure it is high enough so other animals won’t eat the food. Black oil sunflower seeds, safflower seeds, and cracked corn are some good options for the birds.
2. Place some suet outside for the birds to feed on. The high fat within the suet converts to heat to help the birds stay warm after they eat it.
3. Place a birdhouse or roosting box outside. Ideally, a roosting box should be a wood box with perches inside. The entrance hole should be at the bottom. The purpose of the box is to let the birds huddle toget...
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