Help garden birds thrive this winter and boost your own well-being! These feeding tips will get you outside and bring joy as you watch your feathered visitors.
- Suet balls or blocks
- Nuts, seeds and mealworms
- Keeping feeders clean
- Fresh, ice-free water
- Ground feeders
1. Suet balls and blocks
Give garden birds a boost this winter with suet balls and blocks. Easy to hang and packed with energy, they're a great way to help birds through the colder months. Buy them or make your own at home.
2. Nuts, seeds and mealworms
With so many seed mixes available, it's easy to cater to your garden birds. Offer a variety of nuts and seeds in different feeders to attract a wide range of species and enjoy the delightful surprise of new winter visitors.
3. Keeping feeders clean
To keep your garden birds healthy, clean your bird feeders regularly. When a feeder is empty, scrub it with warm soapy water, rinse it well, dry it completely, and then refill it. Also, remember to check and clean your bird tables and bird baths.
4. Fresh ice-free water
Imagine a meal without a drink! Birds need water for drinking and bathing. Provide it in bird baths or even plant trays placed on a table, adding stones for easier access. If it freezes, be sure to thaw it out.
5. Ground feeders
To help birds through the winter, provide food both on bird tables and on the ground. While many birds will use both, offering ground food, such as mealworms, is particularly important when food is scarce and birds need to conserve energy.
Visit Carpenters Nursery for a wide selection of bird food and accessories to help your feathered friends this winter.
