What to feed birds in winter Know what to feed birds in winter
to help wild birds survive the coldThe chilly evenings in autumn
are signs that winter, and cold weather, are approaching. While
you might not feel the need to feed the wild birds who come to
visit your yard in the spring and summer, you may want to help
them survive the hardships of winter by setting up a feeding
program for late-fall through early spring. Forget about your
late-fall yard maintenance project and leave your withered
annuals and late-blooming berries where they are. Birds and
small animals will eat the dried fruits, seeds and flower heads
from your summer and autumn plants, and can find shelter in the
brush. You'll want to supplement this forage feed with seed
mixes, fruits, suet, peanut butter and meal worms, which will
give the fats, protein and energy that birds need in the harsh
conditions of winter. Seeds, Cracked Corn and Nuts Seed mixes
are the basic staples for bird-feeding in the winter. Seeds are
rich in fats and protein.