“February is one of the most difficult months in the United States for wild
birds. During this month, individuals are encouraged to provide food, water, and shelter to help wild birds survive.
This assistance benefits the environment by supplementing the wild bird’s natural diet of weed seeds and insects. Currently, one third of the U.S. adult population feeds wild birds in their backyards. Backyard bird feeding is an entertaining, educational, and inexpensive pastime enjoyed by children and adults. Bird feeding provides a needed break from today's frantic lifestyles. Adults enjoy the relaxation and peacefulness afforded by watching birds – nature serves to relieve the stress and can get one's day going on a tranquil note.
Young children are naturally drawn to the activities involved in feeding wild birds, which can serve as excellent educational tools. Children can identify different species of birds with a field guide and can learn about the bird's feeding and living habits. These observations can then provide excellent research opportunities for school projects and reports.” ~ Congressman, John Porter
Keep your feeder full of wild bird food blends that contain energy-rich foods like sunflower seeds and nuts to help sustain birds’ energy. Hang a suet feeder in your yard and offer suet cakes blended with high-energy sunflower and nuts to help birds stay warm.
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