Birds are out there 24 hours a day, exposed to all that nature can throw at them. They have to somehow find enough food and shelter to carry them through each day until Spring. It's a task when most of the food they eat, such as insects, is quite scarce during these times.
It's remarkable and goes to show how well adapted they are, however a little proper help from people can go a long way. In this video, I’m going to go over a few ways to help birds over this chilly and bleak time of year. When done properly it can be a wonderful experience.
🔴How do Birds Survive Winter?▶️ https://youtu.be/B5tdPDNzHRo
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Best Bird feeding practices for winter
04:30 Trees and Brushpiles that will help birds over winter
05:15 Suppling water for birds during winter
06:02 Heated Birdbaths pro and cons
06:44 Snow baths and natural ways
07:12 Birdbath precautions
07:40 Birds Roosting/Nesting Boxes during winter
08:19 Cats and other predators during winter
09:30 Health and Safety of Birds during winter
10:33 Conclusion, Birds don’t rely on humans
Questions people may have:
Should I leave my nest box up over winter?
How to use a birdbath in winter?
What kind of trees to plant in my yard for birds?
Bird feeders during winter?
Is it important to keep feeders clean over winter?
How can I provide water for birds over winter?
When is the best time to feed birds during winter?
Do birds depend on feeders?
Do birds even need my help?
Mourning Dove at 3:00
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Heated Birdbath videos at 6:03
by The Bird Perch
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Raven taking a Snow Bath at 6:50
by Wildlife World YouTube channel
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Music at outro: Natural by EndlessLove
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Links for websites used
HOMEMADE SUET RECIPE @ 2:25
https://www.almanac.com/suet-bird-food-recipe
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/attracting-birds/feeding-birds/make-homemade-suet/
Brush Piles at 5:02
https://www.audubon.org/news/build-brush-pile-birds
https://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/bwdsite/solve/howto/brushpile.php
Roosting box pictures at 7:42 from Urban Nature Store Canada
https://www.urbannaturestore.ca/
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