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Top 10 Ways to Help Birds in Bad Weather

Wintertime, and the livin' ain't easy. Birds are hungry, and the snow's piling high. We all know by now that birds can survive without our help in the winter. Some ornithologists have even suggested that bird feeding is more beneficial to us (humans) than it is to the birds. Be that as it may, studies have shown that birds with access to bird feeders in winter survive at a higher rate than birds without access to feeders. The difference between the haves and the have-nots is not huge, but it's there. Feeding birds in winter, if done right, is a good thing for the birds (and for us, too). If you live where there is such a thing as winter, a blast of harsh, snowy weather can mean extra effort to keep the feeders going for the birds. These ten tips, rooted firmly in common sense, can be used as a checklist to help you prepare your feeding station for the worst of weather.

Top 10 Foods for Winter Bird Feeding

If you're frustrated by a lack of success in attracting winter birds to your feeders, you might not be offering the right foods. Bill has ten recommendations!

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Top 10 Things to do in Winter

Just because the days are shorter and the warblers and hummingbirds are gone from our midst (for most of us, that is) doesn't mean we should put our binoculars, field guides, and bird watching plans in storage for the winter. There are many winter activities we can enjoy as backyard bird watchers. Here are a few suggestions.

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Top Ten Bird Conservation Ideas

Looking for simple ways to help the birds in your backyard? Check out ten ideas from BWD editor Bill Thompson, III.

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