Wintertime is very difficult for birds, especially the further north that they live because the weather gets considerably colder and harsher. The ground often freezes preventing them form accessing the nutritious worms. The insects are hibernating and most hedgerows and trees are dormant for the cold winter months. Birds can find it difficult to find enough food or even a drink, especially if the winter has brought snow. Read more »
It is important to care for birds in winter as winter is the season when birds can have difficulty in finding essential food and water to survive. If it is particularly cold finding water can be a challenge, as water quickly turns to ice. This post will help you provide water for birds during those cold winter months.
This Winter, Provide Water For The Birds
Even the most novice bird watcher places a bird feeder out in winter, what strikes me, is the number of experienced bird watchers who do not provide water for the birds during winter.