Prepare for the Season (and a lot of Bird Activity!)
Spring is one of the most exciting seasons for bird enthusiasts. As winter gives way to warmer days, birds become more active, showy and vocal. By being seasonally savvy, you can create the perfect environment to help them thrive. With just a few thoughtful choices, your backyard can become an important stopover for migrating flocks and a safe haven for year-round residents.
As spring progresses, many migrant species will arrive, while winter visitors prepare to leave the area. To support both groups, provide foods high in fat and energy, which are essential fuel for long journeys. Suet, high-fat seed blends and Bark Butter® are excellent options to keep them energized and healthy as they travel.
At the same time, courtship and nesting activities shift into high gear. Soon, young birds will appear at your feeders, eager for a reliable food source. Offering high-protein, calcium-enriched foods helps busy parents and their young. Spring is also the ideal season to enhance your yard by adding new feeders and planting native trees, shrubs and flowers that provide food and shelter for birds.
Visit us soon to learn more about getting your yard ready for spring and the birds that follow!