Bird Food Sale Now Through February 15!
Great Backyard Bird Count occurs February 12-15
Participating in GBBC is simple. Just count the birds in your yard and report the information online at: www.birdsource.org/gbbc
February is National Bird Feeding Month
Photo taken February 6 by Jane Solly
Picture taken by Linda Burek, Blizzard February 2010.
Winter Feeding Tips:
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If you don't have a weather dome on your feeder, place seed in a sheltered area (Ex. under a picnic table, bush, car, deck, porch).
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While it is snowing, through out small amounts since the snow may cover it before the birds get a chance to eat it.
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Clear snow from tube feeder ports to ensure birds have access to the seed.
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If you have a birdbath heater, provide water.
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Make sure the food is available first thing in morning and before dark. The food before dark let's them stock up on calories to make it through the night. First thing in the morning, they will need to restock those calories they burned off getting through the night.
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Birds need high energy foods to get through the storm. Peanuts, suet, and black-oil sunflower seeds can help them survive this brutal weather.
Located in the Village at Waugh Chapel Shopping Center in Gambrills, Maryland
