Provide Your Birds a Winter Lifeline

Let's face it, winter is tough - for birds and people. The sun rises late, sets early, and the days feel colder. Fortunately, feeding the birds makes a difference - for the birds and for you.

Your feeders are a lifeline for birds and a source of joy for you. Feeding the birds offers a spark of life, a moment of peace and a daily reminder that you're making a difference. And with just a few simple steps, you can help your birds through the challenges of winter:

• Stock feeders with high-fat foods, such as our Winter SuperBlend®, Jim's Birdacious® Bark Butter® or SuperSuet® to help birds survive longer nights.
• Offer an open source of water for birds to drink and clean their feathers, critical for insulation.
• Provide shelter with natural plant cover or a cozy roosting box.

While birds aren't completely dependent on you for survival, you can help make their winter a little easier. Visit us soon to learn more about making a difference in your yard this season.

Also, don't forget to listen to the latest episode of the WBU Nature Centered Podcast, Winter SuperBlend - A Winter Lifeline! Listen to this encore performance as Brian and Holly Merker, co-author of Ornitherapy: For Your Mind, Body, and Soul and co-host of The Mindful Birding Podcast, discuss foods that help the birds survive and thrive this winter. Click the Natured Centered podcast link on the left side of the page to listen.