As temperatures drop, our birds face the challenge of finding enough energy to stay warm and survive the harsh winter months. This is where high-calorie and high-fat foods become essential. By adjusting your bird feeding strategy, you can make a significant impact on their survival chances. Birds may rely heavily on feeders during cold spells, so providing a variety of options is key.

Top High-Fat Foods for Winter Feeding:

Sunflower Chips: With high calorie content, sunflower chips are a fantastic choice. Offering sunflower out of the shell can help your birds reduce energy expended on cracking shells.
Suet: This high fat product is a winter staple. Its high energy content is crucial when insects are scarce and birds need extra calories to maintain body warmth. Consider using a suet cage or a weather-protected feeder to offer this treat.
Peanuts: Rich in protein and fat, peanuts are a favorite. Great to offer in or out of the shell.

By adapting your bird feeding habits to include these nutritious options, you’re helping to ensure that your backyard birds thrive throughout the winter season.
 

7 Simple Actions to Help Birds - November: Watch Birds

The simple act of watching the birds in your own backyard can help. When we are more aware of the creatures around us, we care more and do more to protect them. Enjoy the birds in your backyard by offering our exclusive bird feeding products as well as creating a backyard bird feeding habitat. We are also proud to create opportunities for bird watching in millions of backyards across North America through our sponsorship of the Great Backyard Bird Count and Project FeederWatch.

 

Upcoming Events

 

Nature Walks

Please RSVP using our form below. We will send detailed information to your provided email as we approach the day of the hike. If you have any questions, please call us at (614) 766-2103.

• Saturday, November 8 at 10am - Alum Creek
• Saturday, December 13 at 10am - Hoover Reservoir Dam

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In-Store Events

Whisker Wonderland
November 2nd; 11am - 5pm
20% of all cat-themed items will benefit Colony Cats.
ADOPTABLE CATS will be in store from 11am-2pm!​​​​

Community Events

Columbus Audubon - Flight and Focus: Bird Photography Across the States
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30
Join us November 18, 2025 to hear from Brad Imhoff, photographer.
FREE - Registration Required: Register Here

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